Judge, 1919-05-03 · page 33 of 36
Judge — May 3, 1919 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** with minimal editorial content. The main satirical element is the **Egyptian Deities cigarette ad**, which uses mock-grandiose language ("People of culture and refinement invariably PREFER Deities") to spoof cigarette marketing's pretentious appeals to sophistication—a common advertising trope of the era. The page also includes a brief news item about a Prohibition-era burglary (whisky and gin theft), reflecting the public concern about enforcement following alcohol's ban in 1919. The bulk of the page contains straightforward commercial advertisements: a health belt product, a Judge art print offer, and a major Wurlitzer musical instrument promotion featuring a free trial offer. These ads reveal 1919 consumer culture—mail-order purchasing, installment payments, and companies positioning themselves as established, trustworthy brands (Wurlitzer claims centuries of history). There is **no political cartoon** or sophisticated satire visible. This appears to be a filler/advertising-heavy issue.
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EGYPTIAN DEITIES “The Utmost in Cigarettes” Plain End or Qork Tip People of culture and refineme% mvariably PREFER erties to any Y other cigarette In 1920 the followi unt of the theft valuables will frequently appear in the news is the title of this attractive picture It is a reproduction of a Judge front cover, | in full colors, mounted | on'aheavy mat, 11 x{14, | ready for framing. —_| We will send it, post- — age free, for twenty- five cents, cash or stamps. . The Wei Health Belt “Co. Joy Sew tare Judge Art Print Department , Drnggists: Write for propo itioa nee tal “ | 225 Fifth Avenue New York City hn Jones of Agawam Avenue reported to “poli s morning that his house was ntered in the night and a pint of whisky and half-pint of gin stolen.” ; " | FE ree Trial "1 J Play It a Week You may have your choice of more than 2,000 instruments for a week's trial in your own home. . Play it as if it were your own. Then, if you wish, you may send it back at our expense, Trial does not cost you'a penny. R\ Convenient Monthly Payments It you decide to buy, you may pay the low manufacturer's y.. at the rate Metts a few cents a day. The name 7” has stood for the highest quality for nearly two on on centuries, known musical instrument sold tu vou at direct-{rom- The Rodelgh the-manufacturer’: '$ price. We have supplied the U.S. Government Just put your name and address Send the Coupon }\':1:21,03304 24 what instrument you are interested in. There's no obligation We'll send you the big 160-page book free and prepaid. Write Pd THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER COMPANY, pt. 2: East Fourth St.. Cincionati, 0. h Wabash Ave,, Chicago, Ill, ff /