Life, 1922-02-09 · page 2 of 34
Life — February 9, 1922 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **tire advertisement** for Kelly-Springfield Kant-Slip Cords, not political satire. The cartoon illustrates a domestic scene: a woman (appearing anxious) warns a male driver to slow down on wet asphalt, citing safety concerns. The man responds confidently that these Kelly tires "don't skid." The advertisement's pitch emphasizes that Kant-Slip Cords offer a rare combination of **safety and long mileage at competitive prices**—a selling point suggesting other tire brands either skid dangerously or wear out quickly. The humor is light and domestic rather than political, playing on period gender dynamics (the cautious wife, the confident driver) to sell automotive safety through tire quality.
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Larn: Published Weekly by Life Publishing Company at 598 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. ‘Annual Subscription, Five Dolla Vol. 79. No, 2049. February 9, 1922. “Mercy, Jack, don’t go so fast on this wet asphalt!” “Don’t be alarmed, dear; these Kelly-Springficld Kant-Slip Cords don’t skid.” yee factor of safety in the Kant-Slip Cord can scarcely be overstated, and unlike most tires that really won’t skid, Kellys will deliver long mileage, too. Here is a rare com- bination of Safety and Service at the same price you will have to pay for other tires that have always sold for less than Kellys. comicbooks.com