Life, 1921-07-07 · page 31 of 34
Life — July 7, 1921 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **Fisk Tires advertisement**, not political satire. The right side features a full-page ad for Fisk automobile tires from the early 20th century. The advertisement uses a visual pun: a figure in pajamas (appearing to be a child or cherub) holds an oversized tire, playing on the phrase "time to re-tire" (rest/sleep). The tagline promises that Fisk tires deliver "MILEAGE more than you expect" — a common advertising claim of the era. The left side shows a list of names and donations, likely from a fundraising campaign or memorial collection unrelated to the tire advertisement. **For modern readers**: This represents early automotive advertising targeting car owners concerned about tire durability and value. The whimsical imagery (the pajama-clad figure) was typical marketing strategy of the 1910s-1920s era, when Fisk was a major American tire manufacturer.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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