Judge — March 11, 1922 — page 29: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It promotes Kelly-Springfield Kant-Slip Cords automobile tires through a cartoon scenario. The humor is domestic and situational: a woman tells her companion Jerry that while his car may be more comfortable, she'd prefer riding in Dick's vehicle because it has superior Kelly-Springfield tires—particularly important on slippery roads. The joke plays on prioritizing safety (tire grip) over comfort. The ad copy below emphasizes that Kelly Kant-Slip Cords prevent skidding, deliver long mileage, and now cost competitively with lesser-known brands. The visual shows 1920s-era automobiles and fashionably dressed figures outside a half-timbered house, establishing an upscale context for the product pitch. This is representative of Judge magazine's revenue model: blending humorous editorial content with advertisements designed to appeal to its affluent readership.