Life, 1919-08-21 · page 3 of 40
Life — August 21, 1919 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features an Apperson automobile advertisement alongside satirical commentary about early automotive adoption. The text mocks the "Eight With Eighty Loss Parts"—likely referencing a specific car model's reliability issues. It sarcastically suggests the vehicle offers "An Apparent Apperson won the first non-stop cross-country run" and criticizes its poor dependability, stating it has "been an unfavorable choice" despite "simplicity-assuring power and speed-with-First Apperson Bros. Automobile Co., Kokomo, Indiana" manufacturer claims. The illustration shows people being ejected from or struggling with the early automobile, humorously depicting the vehicle's unreliability and mechanical failures. This reflects early 1900s skepticism about automobiles' practicality—common themes in period satire before cars became mainstream.
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