Judge, 1919-11-01 · page 2 of 38
Judge — November 1, 1919 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Content Analysis This page is primarily **advertising, not satire or political cartoon**. It promotes WDC Triangle pipes made with Bakelite, a synthetic material popular in early-to-mid 20th century manufacturing. The advertisement includes decorative illustrations of men smoking pipes in various social settings (what appears to be a ship, office, and leisure scenes), meant to suggest sophistication and status. The text emphasizes that Triangle Bakelite pipes possess beauty comparable to natural amber while offering superior durability and won't burn or stain. The WDC (Wm. Demuth & Co.) mark indicates this is a product advertisement from a major pipe manufacturer. This represents typical consumer advertising of the era, targeting affluent male smokers who valued quality tobacco equipment.
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TRIANGLE THE GENUINE BAKELITE WDC Triangle Pipes are made for the man who takes more than ordinary pride in his smoking equipment. They differ from other WDC Pipes in that they have bits of Triangle Bakelite, a substance having the deep rich beauty of natural amber, but possessing greater toughness and durability. It has no taste nor odor and will not burn. Alto- gether it is the ideal substance for pipe stems, cigar and cigarette hclders—something you will be proud to display anywhere. Bowls are honest French briar, specially Demuth seasoned and guaranteed against cracking or burning through. There are many distinctive shapes in WDC Tri- angle Pipes at $1.00 and up. Also cigar holders at 50c and up, and cigarette holders at 35c and up. M. DEMUTH & CO., NEW YORK WORLD'S LARGEST MAKERS OF FINE PIPES