Judge, 1916-01-15 · page 2 of 28
Judge — January 15, 1916 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **product advertisement** for Columbia Records' double-disc format, not political satire. The illustrated scene depicts an orchestra or musical performance in progress, with musicians and audience members in formal dress from what appears to be the early 20th century. The ad promotes Columbia's recording technology, emphasizing superior "tone" and "volume" qualities. It references performers like "Ysaye" (likely violinist Eugène Ysaÿe) and "Fremstad" (likely opera singer Olive Fremstad), marketing their performances as available on Columbia Records. The text claims exclusive "home recitals" are now possible through their technology—positioning recorded music as a luxury consumer product for the affluent home listener.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
IHE finest silver thread of music spun by the wizard bow of Ysaye—the tears and feeling in the | tender depths of Fremstad’s noble voice—the sheer magnificence of a thrilling orchestral finale—all these elusive tonal beauties are caught and expressed in Columbia Records, from the faintest whisper to the vastest tidal wave of sound. Volume—TONE—feeling—the most delicate shading of a theme are perfectly preserved and supremely present in every Columbia Record—an exquisite tone-perfection that does not vanish with use. You can test these exclusive qualities in a series of home recitals such as no concert audience is ever privileged to hear. See the nearest Columbia dealer today and arrange your first recital. New Columbia Records go on sale the 20th of every month Columbia Graphophone Company Woolworth Building, New York comicbooks.com