Life, 1919-11-13 · page 27 of 36
Life — November 13, 1919 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It's a Winton Company automobile advertisement from an early 20th-century issue of *Life* magazine. The illustration shows a stylized closed-body automobile with passengers, accompanied by the marketing headline "Smart and Graceful." The ad emphasizes that closed cars (as opposed to open vehicles) are practical for fall and winter seasons. The copy lists available models—victoria, sedan, town car, and limousine—and pitches the car's new motor for performance and design appeal. It concludes with a sales pitch encouraging prompt orders for timely delivery. A secondary note promotes Winton Oil Engines for industrial power applications, indicating the company's broader manufacturing scope beyond automobiles. There is **no evident satire or political content** on this page; it's straightforward early automotive marketing.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
THO the closed car is always in season, it is par- ticularly essential after summer passes. Winton Six closed cars are especially noteworthy this fall. Our surprising new motor makes them as fleet and graceful in action as they are smart and appealing in design. Whether you prefer victoria, sedan, town car or limousine, you will find your ideal awaiting you ina Winton Six closed car. Insure early delivery by book- ing your order promptly. May we send you literature? The Winton Company 92 Berea Road, Cleveland, Ohio Winton Oil Engines for belt drive, to be used in isolated power plants, and Winton Oil Engine Generating Sels are “Manufactured by the Winton Company in a separate, splendidly equipped engine-building plant. Write us your needs. comicbooks.com