Judge, 1927-03-26 · page 25 of 36
Judge — March 26, 1927 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **full-page advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes Lee of Conshohocken tires, a real manufacturer based in Pennsylvania. The illustration shows a 1920s-era commercial truck or bus with passengers boarding, positioned above a photograph of an actual tire. The ad emphasizes craftsmanship, durability, and economy—key selling points during the early automotive era. References to "Staghound solid tires" and "Lee Puncture Proof Tires" highlight specific product lines, while mentions of both "passenger cars" and commercial vehicles indicate broad market appeal. The message reflects typical 1920s advertising strategy: associating products with reliability, tradition ("twenty-five years"), and superior engineering to justify premium pricing. This represents Judge magazine's commercial content rather than its famous satirical cartoon work.
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You want the same excellence, the same high order of craftsmanship in your tires as in the rest of your car. You want assurance of long-lasting, uninterrupted comfort and safety — plus economy. You can be certain of excellence only when craftsmanship permits no com- promise with perfection. LEE of Conshohocken stands for everything fine and true in tires, the same today as twenty-five years ago. Craftsmanship thatis traditional. Value without parallel. LE E of Conshohocken “Tires by LEE of Conshohocken” is a phrase as full of meaning as the tires are full of wear. Cost no more to buy and far less to run than tires of con- ventional make. You can always depend upon Lee Tires and Lee service dealers to make your tire money go the farthest. Pneumatic tires for passenger cars, . Staghound solid tires for commercial use. And the celebrated Lee Puncture Proof Tires, both high pressure and balloon. 23 comicbooks.com