Judge, 1921-03-19 · page 36 of 36
Judge — March 19, 1921 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **commercial advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes Waterman's Ideal fountain pens with the tagline "Say it with INK and Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen." The two theatrical caricatures flanking the pen appear to represent **Comedy and Tragedy** (or similar theatrical archetypes)—figures commonly used in advertising to suggest the pen's versatility for all types of writing: serious legal documents, creative verse, business correspondence, etc. The ad emphasizes the pen's portability and reliability for professionals (lawyers, doctors, teachers, authors). The price range ($2.50 to $250.00) suggests models for every budget. Multiple office locations are listed, indicating this was a major manufacturer competing in the early 20th-century fountain pen market—before ballpoint pens became standard. The theatrical imagery cleverly suggests that writing with their pen allows users to express themselves with dramatic flair and eloquence.
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Fountain Pen NS ° As quick as wit in its response to your penmanship demands. Ready as repartee to score the point you wish to make in verse or prose. Frees you from the limited envir- onment of a desk and ink well and makes any time and every place convenient. The perfect writing tool for authors, students, teachers, lawyers, doctors, business men or women, and everyone whose occupation or social obligations | demand penmanship. he Waterman's | ) | } Tdeai Ink Waterman's Ideal is the world’s Bestforfountain Standard for quality, efficiency, and pen and general durability in a fountain pen. use Three types, Regular, Safety, Self-Filling, $2.50 to $250.00. Selection and service at best stores everywhere L. E. Waterman Company, 191 Broadway, N. Y. 129 So. State Street, Chicago 24 School Street, Boston 1g Stockton Street, San Francisco EEE ee ) comicbooks.com