Life — June 17, 1920 — page 5: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Miller Tires Advertisement This page is primarily a **commercial advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes Miller Tires as "The Most Talked-About Tires in America." The illustration at top shows two men examining mileage records at a desk—likely representing a tire company official and a customer or inspector verifying the tire's performance claims. The advertisement emphasizes Miller Tires' superior durability, citing: - Doubled mileage since 1914 - Rigorous factory testing (250 tires constantly monitored) - Use by major Pacific Coast shipping lines - Patented center tread design for better grip The left sidebar notes the Hudson Taxi Company's record of 25,000 miles, serving as real-world proof of durability. This reflects early automotive-era marketing emphasizing technical specifications and documented performance over style.