Life, 1925-05-07 · page 3 of 44
Life — May 7, 1925 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **Marmon automobile advertisement**, not political satire. The page announces "The Growing Marmon Success" from 1925. The visual shows a flag bearing the Marmon logo, appearing to celebrate the company's achievements. The text claims Marmon is producing record numbers of cars despite a shortage of "New Marmons" in the market—a supply-demand success story. The advertisement emphasizes Marmon's 74-year history and quality, positioning the brand as prestigious. Pricing information and specs are provided for potential buyers. There is **no political cartoon or satire here**—this represents straightforward 1920s automotive marketing designed to highlight brand prestige during a competitive manufacturing era.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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