Life, 1921-09-01 · page 29 of 35
Life — September 1, 1921 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **automobile advertisement**, not a political cartoon. It promotes the Stutz Motor Car Company of Indianapolis, showcasing their Roadster, Bearcat, and passenger models priced at $3,250-$3,350. The page uses decorative Art Deco borders typical of 1920s design and features an illustration of an open-air automobile. The marketing copy emphasizes the Stutz brand's reputation for durability, safety, and prestige—appealing to "thoroughbred motorists" with language suggesting reliability ("comes back") and social status ("People say, 'There goes a Stutz'"). There is no satire or political commentary here. This represents straightforward early-automotive-era advertising highlighting the vehicle's engineering reputation and racing heritage to justify premium pricing during the era when automobiles were luxury goods for affluent buyers.
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Ww RUAN MARA Dp Sp>>- yaaa Fads > > Dt >a WY ais rad YN bp DDO Y 3 4 4 4 4 4 a Roadster and Bearcat Models $3250 Four and Six, Passenger Models $3350 TuTZ YELAELE You know when you hop into your sturdy Stutz that you’re coming back. Whether the trip is to be ten miles or across the continent, you have the feeling of confidence and safety that has made the Stutz dear to the hearts of all thorough- bred motorists. You know that the Stutz really is sturdy. That it relishes the road punish- ment that tears most cars to pieces. You naturally experience a feeling of pride and satisfaction as you roll along the street in your Stutz. People say, “There goes a Stutz.” They turn to see the car as it gracefully portrays its mastery of road or boulevard. They admire it. There is added comfort in the new Stutz obtained by deeper upholstery and longer springs—added ease of operation with the new clutch and convenient con- trols—added value even at the lower prices. The Stutz representative will be pleased to show you the advantages of the new Stutz. If you can’t own a Stutz, you will want to know more of this won- derful car, with a history of develop- » ment on.the-race course that reads like romance and a record of daily perform- ance that means complete satisfaction. comicbooks.com