Life, 1918-06-13 · page 3 of 36
Life — June 13, 1918 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **entirely an advertisement**, not satire or cartoon content. It's a full-page ad for the Locomobile Company of America, featuring an ornate decorative border typical of early 20th-century luxury marketing. The ad's key message emphasizes that Locomobile distinguishes itself through **quality over quantity**—deliberately limiting production numbers rather than mass-manufacturing vehicles. This positioning reflects the company's identity as a maker of expensive, exclusive automobiles for wealthy customers, contrasting with mass-production competitors like Ford. The elegant Art Deco-style border, classical figures, and formal typography reinforce the brand's association with luxury and exclusivity. There is no political commentary or satire present on this page.
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THE UNUSUAL AND ESSENTIAL POINT OF LOCOMOBILE CONSTRUCTION IS. THE STRICT LIMITATION OF THE NUMBER OF CARS BUILT THE RESULT AIMED AT IS NOT QUANTITY BUT QUALITY > THE LOCOMOBILE COMPANY OF AMERICA MAKERS OF FINE MOTOR CARS comicbooks.com