Life, 1908-07-09 · page 2 of 20
Life — July 9, 1908 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The dominant image shows a large tire wrapped around a U.S. map, promoting **Goodrich Tires**. The advertisement emphasizes the tire's durability across diverse American terrain—from New England rocks to Texas clay to Michigan's frozen ground. The text claims Goodrich Tires have an "unchallenged record for endurance—speed—economy" and boasts their construction makes their record "impossible for others." The page also contains unrelated advertisements for **Dean's Cakes and Pastries**, **Surbrug's Arcadia** (tobacco mixture), **Mennen's Talc Powder**, and **Evans' Ale**. There is no political cartoon or satire present—this is straightforward early-20th-century product marketing.
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YAE GOAT NB s\ KES ae YI MAFF NAV AES IN the rock roads of New England; in the clay of Illinois; through the black waxy soil of Texas or the swamps and sands of Florida; over the anite pavements of New York or the frozen ruts of Michi igan, Goodrich Tires have established an unchallenged record for endurance — speed — economy. The toughest of all treads and the soundest of all constructions — the Goodrich Tread and Goodrich Integral Construction — made such a record possible for Goodrich Tires — impossible for others. The proofs are yours for the asking. Will you invest or experiment? The B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY, Akron, Ohio. Fira LPHLA ch rev eA AnD seis ts aro alco handled in SEW TORK and BUPFALOR THES. F. GOODRICH COMPARY of New York, Our Goodrich Solid Rubber Tires started in the lead fifteen years ago ‘and have held their own ever since. ae Selected assortment of Cake, at $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $8.00 and $12.00 each, will be sent EXPRESSACE PREPAID to any express point within 300 miles of New York City. The cakes are packed so that they will keep fresh for days. Send for special summer booklet with a list of the assortments and full details regarding deliveries. 572 FIFTH AVENUE sand NEW YORK Established 1839 “No one who smokes SurBRUG'S ARCADIA MIXTURE coald ever attempt to describe its delights.” TheTobaccosareallaged. Age improves flavor; adds mildness; prevents biting. In the blending, s countries, from Latakia to America, are called’ upon. Surbrug's “Arcadia ina class by itself nothing so rich in flavor—so exhilarating in quality. A mild stimulant. ‘At Your Dealer's. SEND 10 CENTS for sumpie which will coavince. THE SURBRUG COMPANY 132 Reade Street Ne CAMP FIRE THE becomes the real throne of the true sportsman if there's « supply of Evans’ Ale within speaking distance. The ideal beverage for all Cred camping, tramping, hunting, fishing, sailing, motoring or loafing. In “‘Splits”” as well as regular size bottles Cc. HM. EVANS @ SONS, Hudson, N. Y. BORATED TALCUM ENNEN‘ comicbooks.com