Judge, 1927-01-08 · page 2 of 36
Judge — January 8, 1927 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily a **Packard automobile advertisement**, not political satire. The ad emphasizes the improved Packard Six's "flexibility" and performance capabilities—forty percent more power, ability to reach 75 mph fully loaded, and smooth, effortless driving responsiveness. The portrait at top appears to be a glamorous figure (possibly a celebrity or society figure of the era) endorsing the vehicle through the tagline: "The supreme combination of all that is fine in motor cars." The satirical element, if any, is subtle—possibly mocking the pretension of luxury car marketing or the association of fine automobiles with high society. However, this reads primarily as **straightforward advertising copy** rather than pointed social or political commentary typical of Judge magazine's satirical tradition.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Plexibility * To say that the improved Packard Six now has forty per cent more power, does not adequately impress its truly remarkable performance. To add that even the largest closed models, fully loaded, will easily reach 75 miles an hour does not sufficiently explain the enthusiasm of new owners. For few men wish to use such speed. But translated in daily use, this surplus power, this capability of great speed, a 8s “The supreme combination of all that is fine in motor cars.” means supreme flexibility —a thrilling, effortless response to the driver’s will— a lithe agility in traffic and on hills, pre- viously unknown. It means easy, restful driving—the constant delight of smooth, silent motion which recaptures the lost zest of motor travel. With this matchless new performance added to its traditional comfort, beauty and distinction, the improved Packard Six is converting new thousands to the economy of fine car ownership. PACKARD, comicbooks.com