Life, 1920-05-13 · page 5 of 52
Life — May 13, 1920 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not editorial content or satire. It promotes Raybestos brake lining, a automotive safety product. The ad uses the marketing concept of "Smiles of Satisfaction" and "Miles of Service" to appeal to car owners concerned with braking reliability. The imagery shows a satisfied driver in a vehicle with prominent brake components visible. The key sales pitch emphasizes durability—the lining is "guaranteed to wear one year"—and safety features like responsive braking. The "Silver Edge" branding appears to be a product identifier. Factories are listed in Bridgeport, Connecticut and Peterboro, Canada, indicating this was a North American advertisement, likely from the 1920s-1930s based on the design style and page numbering (873). There is no political satire present on this page.
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Smiles of Satisfaction What can be more important than good brakes? Brakes that hold and grip. Brakes that respond to slightest pressure. Brakes that quickly sop your car. Quick acting brakes are dependent upon good brake lining. Raybestos is good lining and we guarantee it to WEAR one year. It is this sturdy, dependable WEAR which brings smiles of satisfaction to Raybestos users plus— Miles of Service BRAKE LINING The lining that’s guaranteed to wear one year Look for the Silver Edge THE RAYBESTOS COMPANY Factories BRIDGEPORT CONN. PETERBORO CANADA comicbooks.com