Life, 1921-03-10 · page 2 of 36
Life — March 10, 1921 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **product advertisement** rather than political satire or commentary. The ad promotes **Raybestos**, an asbestos brake lining product, marketed as the "original asbestos brake lining." The visual metaphor shows a large hand gripping a brake lever, emphasizing brake reliability and control. The messaging appeals to automobile owners' safety concerns: the ad argues that buying quality brake lining is a matter of life-and-death judgment, not mere cost-cutting. It claims Raybestos offers superior wear durability ("guaranteed to WEAR one year"). The dramatic cityscape and street scene below reinforce the urban driving context and danger implied by inadequate brakes. The Raybestos Company lists multiple North American factory and branch locations, suggesting nationwide distribution during this early automotive era.
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Are vou givi sary thought to the brakes of your car? Consider how much depends upon them . . . is it good judgment to buy merely ‘‘brake lining,” or lining ata ‘price’? when control, in- vestment, even life itself hinges upon the brakes in an emergency? The careful owner takes no chances. He is certain and sure. He buys— Raybestos is the original asbestos b al treatment whi ranteed to WE impregnated by a s satisfactory W year. Ask your dealer for Raybestos. THE R Bridgep Detroit: S_DANA Ginsox, Pr RH comicbooks.com