Judge, 1926-12-18 · page 2 of 36
Judge — December 18, 1926 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **a commercial advertisement, not satire or political commentary**. It advertises the Freshman "Masterpiece" radio (Model 6-F-11) manufactured by Chas. Freshman Co., Inc. of Chicago, priced at $119.50. The ad uses a domestic scene showing children gathered around a large wooden radio cabinet, with decorative holiday garlands visible. The copy emphasizes the radio's entertainment value—"operas—dance music—lectures—sports"—and its technical features: genuine mahogany cabinet, large speaker, and operation by electricity from a standard light socket. The "Fresh**man** Masterpiece" branding plays on the company name. This is typical 1920s-era consumer advertising targeting family entertainment during the radio boom era. There is no evident political satire or social commentary present.
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New and Improved RESHMA MASTERP IES a a THis wonderful radio, in its handsome genuine ma- a a hogany cabinet, opens the door to the world’s finest : eons axe ‘vecornended entertainment- -operas—dance music—lectures—sports for use with Freshman of all kinds; just take your pick. A large cone speaker of Masterpiece Receivers. great volume and superb tone is built right in the cabinet. Operates by Electricity By installing the Freshman “ABC” Power Supply this new set works right from your light socket Genuine R. C. A. Radio- J Write for our new 48-page book illustrating and describing all Freshman Masterpiece Products. Freshman Building, New York Chas. Freshman Co., Inc., 2626 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago , | Worlds Greatest Radio comicbooks.com