Life, 1929-03-22 · page 3 of 36
Life — March 22, 1929 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a cartoon or satire page** — it's a straightforward automobile advertisement for Graham-Paige vehicles, published in *Life* magazine (March 22, 1929, based on the footer). The ad promotes the new Graham-Paige "sixes and eights" models, emphasizing their four-speed transmission with two "high speeds" using a "standard gear shift." Key selling points include smooth performance, rapid acceleration, and hill-climbing ability. The three signatures at bottom appear to be Graham-Paige company principals endorsing the product. Pricing ranged from $885 to $2,495 at factory. This represents how major corporations used *Life*'s pages for upscale automobile marketing during the pre-Depression prosperity era.
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e Thrill of Two High Speeds Four Speeds Forward Standard Gear Shift IHE new Graham-Paige sixes and eights are distinguished by the thrilling performance of two high speeds, standard gear shift. With the time-proved Graham-Paige four speed transmission— fourth, used most of the time, gives a new Five chassis—sixes and cights—prices rang- smoothness and swiftness; third, ing from $885 to $2495. Car illustrated is Model 615, six cylinder Roadster with a quiet internal gear, provides rapid rumble seat, $1195 (special equipment extra). All prices ac Sectors. acceleration in traffic and up steep hills. You are invited to enjoy a SET demonstration. GRARKAM-PRAIGE Vol, 93, No. 2420, March 22,1929. Ent'd as FE: ed Weetly by Li Company, S98 Madinon Ave. New Yoru NY, Suber i 4 5 © Post der act of March 3, 1879. Ent'd as 2nd Claes Matter at the Post Office i Cleveland Ohne Esta’ ve dna New No Foet Qtice, under ace of March O poright 1929; Life Pub. Coin U. 8 England aed Brith Possessions comicbooks.com