Judge, 1920-05-15 · page 2 of 36
Judge — May 15, 1920 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is **not a cartoon or satire** — it's a straightforward **advertisement** for Pennsylvania Vacuum Cup Cord Tires, manufactured by Pennsylvania Rubber Co. in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. The image shows a tire's tread pattern in close-up. The ad's key claim is that the "Vacuum Cup Tread is GUARANTEED not to skid on wet, slippery pavements," addressing a practical safety concern for early automotive drivers. The text emphasizes standardized pricing and warranty coverage (5,000-9,000 miles depending on tire type). The company lists factory branches and agencies across the United States and Canada, with an export department in New York City. This represents typical early 20th-century tire advertising focused on safety innovation and distribution networks.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
The Vacuum Cup Tread is GUARANTEED not to skid on wet, slippery pavements. Pennsyloania Vacuum Cup Cord Tires, Vacuum Cup Fabric Tires, Channel Tread Cord Tires, and Auto Tubes ‘‘Ton Tested”’ are sold at STANDARDIZED NET prices, uniform throughout the United States. Pay no more for them—do not expect them for less. Adjustment basis—per warranty tag attachsd to each casing: Vacuum Cup Fabric Tires + 6,000 miles Vacuum Cup Cord Tires. + 9,000 miles Channel Tread Cord Tires . + 9,000 miles PENNSYLVANIA RUBBER CO., Jeannette, Pa. Direct Factory Branches and Service Agencies Throughout the United States and Canada Export Department, Woolworth Building, New York City