Life, 1925-08-27 · page 3 of 36
Life — August 27, 1925 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes the New Marmon automobile, emphasizing its reliability across different terrains and climates. The two side-by-side images contrast exotic locations—Newport (likely Newport, Rhode Island, an affluent coastal resort) and New Mexico—to suggest the Marmon performs equally well in diverse environments. The caption "it's all the same to a Marmon" reinforces this message of versatility and durability. The decorative border and composition mimic Life magazine's satirical style, but the content is straightforward product marketing. The ad highlights the car's 136-inch wheelbase, various body styles, and pricing ($1,165–$1,975), targeting middle-to-upper-class buyers by associating the vehicle with sophisticated American locations.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
EWPORT or EW MEXICO ~ it all the same to a‘Marmon. THe New Maroon is available in a wide variety of body styles, all mounted on the famous, durable, matchlessly per- forming Marmon chassis of 136-inch wheelbase. Complete line of standard closed cars at practically open car price, including the New Victoria Coupe, for four passengers, recently an- nounced. «4/so comprehensive selection of De Luxe Closed Models, permitting intimate expression of personal tastes. Open Cars, $3165. Clased Cart, $3295 t0 $3973. All prices f.0.b. Indianapolis, exclusive of tax ONLY MARMON PROVIDES MAXIMUM BUILT-IN SAFETY 2 Daves ean, a Lite ay Gayo Gs Medlane Arey Noa, pha Med as See as atts Uae oath, Areas, MR, Raters Tipe! Gags Ue ete Pye et ee wae Ey Po ay Le comicbooks.com