Judge, 1908-10-24 · page 2 of 24
Judge — October 24, 1908 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **Wirt Fountain Pen advertisement**, not political satire. The ad appropriates political imagery for commercial purposes. The banner reads "PAUL E. WIRT FOUNTAIN PEN IS THE CHOICE OF BOTH REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS," with two oval portraits of men flanking this text. The advertisement claims the Wirt pen has been "the standard" for over 30 years and is "always ready, always writes." Below, it promotes the "WIRT SAFETY FOUNTAIN PEN," emphasizing it cannot leak even when carried in a pocket in "any position." The political reference is generic—appealing to both parties suggests universal American appeal rather than endorsing specific figures. The imagery of a Capitol building and crowd below reinforces themes of broad democratic endorsement, using patriotic iconography to sell a commercial product.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
FOUNTAIN PEN PAUL E.WIRT FOUNTAIN PEN < 2 uw a = q c t FOR OVER 30 YEARS THE STANDARD to which citizens of all parties have rallied as the best and moat reliable writing instrument is the WIRT FOUNTAIN PEN President Senston, Congreumen, Goverors and thousands of other public offils we and appreciate the great utlty and comfort of wing « WIRT PEN, ALWAYS READY ALWAYS WRITES ‘The last word in Fountain Pens is the WIRT SAFETY FOUNTAIN PEN THE fn for busy people and mea of afaiin—can be carted in lower vest pocket, IN ANY POSITION, yet CANNOT LEAK. Sead for particular of this wonderful little pen. Catalogue of these and 100 styles of regular WIRT pens FREE on request. SOLD BY BEST DEALERS. ADDRESS BOX 112, BLOOMSBURG, PA.