Life, 1913-12-04 · page 89 of 112
Life — December 4, 1913 — page 89: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **commercial advertisement**, not political satire or editorial cartooning. It advertises **Kelly-Springfield Automobile Tires**, featuring an image of a tire with a woman's face visible through its center hole. The ad's message contrasts hand-made versus machine-made tires, arguing that while factory tires maintain consistent minimum quality, Kelly-Springfield's hand-crafted approach achieves superior standards through individual workmanship. The woman's image appears to be decorative branding rather than satirical commentary. The advertisement lists branch offices across major American cities and associated distributors, indicating this was a nationally distributed product in the early 20th century. There is no political cartoon or satire on this page—it is straightforward commercial marketing typical of *Life* magazine's revenue model.
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rder cate Sox and pense by jue. Our practical, Cravats, ~ ZN 48 48 49 \ A By SA A ACERS ais as Kelly-Springfield Automobile Tires F course machine-made tires never fall below a certain level of efficiency—but they never rise above it, either. Hand-made Kelly Springheld Tires and Tubes are maintained on a high standard by applying the best obtainable workmanship to each individual tire. Kelly-Springfield Tire Co., Cor. Bway & 57th St., N.Y. Branch offces in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, St. Louis, Detroit, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Bakimore, Seattle, Atlanta, Akroa, O., Buffalo Southern Hardware & Woodstock Co., Lad., New Orleans, La, Atkinson Tire & Supply Co., Jacksonville, Fla. tral Rubber & Supply Co., Indianapolis, Ind. C. D, Franke & Co., jleston, S.C. K&S Auto Tire Company, Limited, Toronto