Judge — January 15, 1916 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Columbia Records Advertisement 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.