Judge, 1919-10-25 · page 35 of 36
Judge — October 25, 1919 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **record label advertisement** for Columbia Records, not political satire. It promotes popular songs and artists from approximately 1919-1920. The page features recordings by prominent entertainers of the era: **Nora Bayes** (known for character songs with dialect), **Al Jolson** (famous for vaudeville comedy and songs), and **Henry Burr** (ballad singer). The humor is mild and commercial rather than satirical. Jolson's song "Who Played Poker with Pocahontas?" appears to be a novelty number making a crude historical joke. The advertisements emphasize these artists' "versatility" and emotional appeal to sell records at 85 cents each. The page reflects early 20th-century popular entertainment tastes and the nascent recorded music industry, with Columbia competing for consumers through celebrity endorsements and variety listings.
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Columbia Records Nora Bayes Couples “Jerry” with “In Miami’ The contrast between these two vivid songs on a single record gives Nora a chance to show her amazing versatility in character study. From an Irish brogue to a Southern drawl is a wide jump, but it’s just a melodious skylark for Nora. A-2785—85c ? Jolson Asks ‘‘Who Played Poker with Pocahontas?” “When ane Smith went away somebody must have fed the kitty.” So Al Jolson rises melodi- ously to a point of disorder, and brings down the house as he inquires: “Who played poker with Pocahontas?” Coupled with “ ander’s Band is Back in Dixieland,” by Harry Fox. A-2787—85c “Oh! What a Pal Was Mary” Here’s a good old-fashioned ballad song that’s making one of the biggest hits on record. Henry Burr sings the appealing words and beautiful melody with sincere and tender feeling. Coupled with “Waiting” (from “Listen Lester’), by Charles Harrison. A-2786—85c A Few More Mid-Month Hits I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles Columbia Saxophone Seatette | A.2784 Beautiful Ohio Blues... Columbia Saxophone Sextetie |. BSe Get the New Columbia Novelty Tell Me (Fox-trot) . . Waldorf Astoria Sipcing Orchestre | A-2783 Breeze The Synco Jazz Bandj 85e Record Booklet. Mandy, From “Ziesfeld Follies of 1919" . Van and Schenck Til Be Happy When the Preacher Makes You Mine pz Every Columbia Irving and Jack Kaufman Dealer Has It New Columbia Records on Sale the 10th and 20th of Every Month COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE COMPANY, New York London Factory: 102 Clerkenwell Road, B.C.