Life, 1916-10-05 · page 29 of 42
Life — October 5, 1916 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily a **luxury automobile advertisement**, not satirical content. It promotes the Chandler Six limousine ($2,595 F.O.B. Cleveland) to wealthy consumers. The illustration depicts an elegant scene: a well-dressed woman in a long coat approaches a Chandler limousine while men in suits and hats stand nearby. The image emphasizes refinement and status—typical advertising imagery of the 1920s era. The advertisement's language targets "the most discriminating purchasers" and "discriminating families," appealing to upper-class buyers concerned with quality and social standing. The extensive dealer network listed suggests Chandler Motor Car Company's significant market presence. There is **no political satire or social commentary** visible here—this is straightforward aspirational marketing from the automobile industry's boom period.
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CHANDLER SIX Limousine $2595, F. O. B. Cleveland This Car Pleases the Most Discriminating Purchasers The Type 17 Chandler Limousine combines beauty of body design and finish with superior mechanical service in an unusual degree. On the famous Chandler Chassis is mounted a luxurious, dignified carriage of such character and refinement as to please the most discriminating families. Material and workmanship throughout are of highest qual- ity. All furnishings and appointments are in keeping with the character of the car. Upon request we shall be pleased to mail booklet de- scriptive of the several closed car Chandler models. Chandler Motor Car Company 7010-7310 East 131st St., Cleveland, Ohio Cable Address: “"Chanmotor” ‘ORK CITY DETROIT, MICH. CHICAGO, ILL. CLEVELAND. OHIO NEW Y Brady Murray Motors Corp.. Gordon Auto’ Sales Co.. Thos. J. Hay, Coyahowa 1856 Broadway 100 Woodward Avenue 2821 Michigan Avenue 4 a Avenoe BOSTON, MASS, PHILADELPH + PA. ST. LOUIS, PITTSBURGH, Ftd Chandler Motors of N. E:, Inc., k & Co. Lowa ats Comper, ‘Averman-Lynn, 1110 Boylston Street Cor: Broad & Race Sis. 4700 Washington Ave. io Pena Avenue CINCINNATI, OHIO SAN FRANCISCO, CALF. F.C. Colwell Co., Peacock Motor Safes C Race Street 1350'Van Ness Avenue DEALERS IN HUNDREDS OF OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS comicbooks.com