Judge — March 6, 1920 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This appears to be a **product advertisement** for "Vacuum Cup Tread" tires rather than a political cartoon. The black-and-white photograph shows well-dressed men in formal attire and hats (appearing to be from the early 20th century) examining or gathered around a large tire displaying the product name and number "228." The caption reads: "The Vacuum Cup Tread is GUARANTEED not to skid on wet, slippery pavements." The image functions as marketing—showcasing the tire's safety feature through what looks like a formal demonstration or inspection by authoritative figures. This was typical Judge magazine advertising: using serious-looking scenes to emphasize product reliability and quality, appealing to readers' desire for safe, dependable automobiles during this era's growing automotive market.