Judge — February 13, 1926 — page 36: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a **cigarette advertisement** rather than a political cartoon. The image shows a well-dressed man smoking a cigarette, styled as a formal portrait photograph. The text reads: "Exactly as it holds its old smokers, Chesterfield wins its new ones—on taste alone" with the tagline "SUCH POPULARITY MUST BE DESERVED." This is a vintage **Chesterfield cigarette ad** from Judge magazine, likely early-to-mid 20th century. The advertisement uses the appeal of a distinguished gentleman to market cigarettes, emphasizing brand loyalty and taste quality—common advertising strategies before modern health warnings existed. The page credits indicate it was printed by William Green in New York and published by Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co., Chesterfield's manufacturer.