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This is **not a cartoon or satirical content**, but rather a **straightforward automobile advertisement** for the Chrysler Six. The page promotes the vehicle's technical innovations and performance capabilities—emphasizing features like its vibrationless engine, four-wheel brakes, and fuel economy (over 20 miles per gallon). The only potentially notable element for a modern reader is the comparison of the Chrysler Six's engineering to "the application of steam to ocean-going ships"—positioning automotive advancement as a significant technological achievement worthy of pride. The small photograph shows the car in a rural setting, and the lower section references prices and dealer locations. This represents typical 1920s American advertising emphasizing mechanical superiority and modern engineering as selling points.

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None But Chrysler Six Is Delivering These Results The real reason for the remarkable sales record being made by the Chrysler Six is the widespread recognition that it is a distinct departure from ordinary motor car practice and performance. Adhering strictly to the soundest prin- ciples of design, Chrysler engineers have applied these principles in a manner just as revolutionary as the application of steam to ocean-going ships. Chrysler performance conclusively proves that the creation of the Chrysler Six accomplished an all-important evolution. compact, visible-writing, modern type- writer is different from the clumsy writing- machine of Centennial Exposition days. For the Chrysler Six is as different as the The Chrysler is the cul- mination of all past experi- ence in designing and building cars. The vibrationless power of the Chrysler Six is a forward step in motor smoothness and efficiency as important as the over-lapping power stroke of the six in contrast to the old two-cylinder-op- posed engine. There is nothing radicat about the Chrysler Six ex- cept the amazing results of its engineering. There is nothing sensational about it except the extraor- dinary new standards estab- The Touri lished by its performance. For example, with gasoline economy safely over 20 miles per gallon, it combines a speed of over 70 miles an hour. With a touring car weight, ready for the road, of 2875 pounds, the Chrysler Six can be driven in comfort at 60 miles and upwards over rut- ted roads and cobbled streets. Its Chrome-Molybdenum tubular front axle and piv- otal steering, with ball thrust bearing king pins, make the Chrysler as easy to handle at speeds of 60 to 65 as at 30 to 35. Chrysler-Lockheed self-equalizing hydraulic four-wheel brakes give per- fect control at all speeds. A new type of spring mounting, with rear springs mounted close to the hubs and parallel to the wheels, makes it possible to drive the Chrysler around turns at 50 miles an hour. Side- sway and road-weaving are eliminated. The Chrysler Six accommo- dates itself easily to the ordinary city parking space. Yet it affords liberal room for five large adults. The Chrysler goes to new lengths in low center of gravity and perfect weight distribution. The result is a road steadiness not found even in two-ton cars of previous design. Only by seeing and testing the Chrysler Six can you fully appreciate its beauty of appearance, and its unprecedented performance abilities. We invite you to study at first hand the supreme quality of Chrysler work- manship and materials, and the new standards of per- formance established by its scientific design and engi- neering. You will find every Chrysler dealer eager to prove Chrysler superiorities in a demonstration ride. Car, $1395; The Phacton, $1495; The Roadster, $1625; The Sedan, $1825; The Royal Coupe, $1895; The Brougham, $1965 ; The Imperial, $2065; The Crown-Imperial, $2195. All prices f.o.b. Detroit subject to current government tax. Bodies by Fisher on all Chrysler Six enclosed models. All models equipped with special design six-ply, high-speed balloon tires. There are Chrysler dealers and superior Chrysler service everywhere. All dealers are in position to extend the convenience of time-payments. Ask about Chrysler's attractive plan. CHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION, DETROIT, MICHIGAN Division of Maxwell Motor Corporation MAXWELLCHRYSLER MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED, WINDSOR, ONT. tre: eh a 8 tt New Verne NS Yes Soler te set of March 3.1879 sau A do I Ra aor TAROT, ce comicbooks.com