Life — February 9, 1922 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis 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.