# Jno. W. Maguire explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ring Lardner.

## What happens

A brief, humorous verse about Jno. W. Maguire, Vice President and General Manager of the Portage Rubber Company in Akron, suggesting that his tires are prone to blowouts.

## Themes in this chapter

### Humor and Satire

The chapter uses a light, rhyming verse to poke fun at Maguire's tires, implying they are unreliable.

### Work and Profession

Highlights Maguire's role as a vice president and general manager in the rubber industry.

## Character check-ins

### John J. Meagher

Mentioned as Jno. W. Maguire, V.P. and Gen. Mgr. of Portage Rubber Co., with a playful warning about his tires.

## Key lines

> With this picture on view, it requires No sleuth to decide he makes tires, And say, if you go out Expecting a blow-out, Take some other tires than Maguire’s.

Looking at this picture, it's obvious he manufactures tires, but if you're planning a trip and want to avoid a flat, you should choose a different brand.

_The verse humorously warns against using Maguire's tires due to their tendency to fail._

## Links

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