Judge, 1915-05-22 · page 24 of 24
Judge — May 22, 1915 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **full-page advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes Kelly-Springfield tires from Akron, Ohio, featuring an illustration of an early automobile (appears to be a 1910s-era touring car) with well-dressed passengers. The ad's sales pitch emphasizes **reliability and durability**—tires deliver mileage "on the road, not in adjustments." The company boasts that in 1914, fewer than 1% of sales required warranty adjustments, positioning this as evidence of superior quality. Specific mileage guarantees are listed (5,000-7,500 miles depending on tire type), with special mention of Ford sizes, reflecting that car's market dominance. For modern readers: this speaks to an era when tire durability was genuinely uncertain, and manufacturer warranties were significant selling points for automotive products.
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Kelly-Springfield tires give you their mileage on the road—not in adjustments. The best evidence of this is the fact that in 1914 the total guarantee adjustments on Kelly-Springfield tires were less than 1% of sales. In the rare cases where they are required, adjustments are now made on the basis of the following very liberal mileage guarantee: In Ford sizes, plain tread, 6,000 miles; Kant Slip, 7,500 miles. All other sizes, plain tread, 5,000 miles; Kant Slip, 6,000 miles. KELLY-SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO., AKRON, OHIO BRANCHES IN ALL PRINCIPAL CITIES comichooks.