Life, 1920-06-10 · page 6 of 44
Life — June 10, 1920 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising, not satire or political commentary**. It's a full-page advertisement for the Weed Chain-Jack, a mechanical lifting device manufactured by American Chain Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The ad features a character named "Pollyanna" (referencing the famous optimistic literary character) with a flat tire, cheerfully using the chain-jack to lift her car. The humor is gentle and commercial: the ad plays on Pollyanna's characteristically positive attitude, suggesting that even with a flat tire, she remains cheerful because she has this convenient tool. The copy emphasizes the jack's ease of use—no need to crouch in mud or dirt—and promotes its safety and adjustability. This reflects early-20th-century automobile culture when tire repairs were routine roadside tasks.
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‘ BLUE FRONT “A GARAGE 40 miler “Pollyanna” with a flat tire —There’s a good reason for her Cheerfulness Her car is equipped with a Weed Chain-Jack To operate a Weed Chain-Jack, it is not necessary to get down in a cramped, strained position and grovel in mud, grease or dust under a car and work a “handle” that is apt to fy ap with unpleasant results. To lift a car with the Weed Chain-Jack, simply give a few easy pulls on its endless chain while you stand erect—clear from springs, tire carriers and other projections. To lower a car, pul! the chain in opposite direction. Up or down —there’s no labor. Never gets out of order, Quickly adjusted to any required height by lifting the screw and spinning the corrugated “collar” shown in the illus- tration. Try it yourself—you will never be satisfied with any other jack. 10 Days?’ Trial If your dealer does not have them, send $7.50 for any size for pleasure cars or $15.00 for the Truck size, and we will send you one, ail charges prepaid. For delivery in Canada send $8.50 for any size for pleasure cars or $16.00 for the Truck size. Try it 10 days. If not satisfied return it to us and we will refund your money. MADE IN FOUR CHAIN S COMPANY, Inc. BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT In Canada: Dominion Chain Company, Limited, Niagara Falls, Ontario Largest Chain Manufacturers in the World The Complete Chain Line—All Types, All Sizes, All Finishes— From Plumbers’ Safety Chain to Ships’ Anchor Chain GENERAL SALES OFFICE: Grand Central Terminal, New York City DISTRICT SALES OFFICES: Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg _ Portland, Ore. comicbooks.com