Life — June 9, 1921 — page 37: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not political satire or a cartoon. It's a full-page ad for the Cole Aero-Eight automobile, manufactured by Cole Motor Car Company in Indianapolis. The tagline "Here's a touch of tomorrow in all Cole does today" is marketing copy positioning the vehicle as modern and forward-thinking. The image shows a side-profile technical drawing of a roadster model with detailed wheels and body panels. The ad emphasizes the car's qualities: "Distinctive, Original, Exclusive, Powerful, Speedy, Economical." The company describes itself as "Creators of Advanced Motor Cars." **No political or satirical content is present.** This is straightforward vintage automotive advertising from Life magazine's commercial pages, likely from the 1920s based on the vehicle's design and advertising style.