Judge, 1927-01-22 · page 35 of 36
Judge — January 22, 1927 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines a humorous cartoon with a magazine subscription advertisement. The cartoon depicts a domestic scene where a wife has surprised her sentimental husband with a gift—a Pekingese dog ("peke")—for winter. His bewildered reaction ("I—er—had no idea") plays on the contrast between his romantic expectations and the practical reality of receiving a pet instead. The humor suggests marital miscommunication: she anticipated the dog would appreciate winter warmth, while he apparently expected something more conventionally romantic. The title "Get in on the Secret" frames this as relatable domestic comedy, likely appealing to Judge's middle-class readership. Below, a subscription coupon advertises Judge magazine itself for one dollar for ten weeks, with longer subscription options available. This is primarily a **commercial advertisement page** designed to recruit new subscribers by showcasing the magazine's humorous content.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Get in on the Secret— SENTIMENTAL YounGc Huspanp—Why, darling—I—er—had no idea— } Wire— Yes, I thought the peke would appreciate it this winter. | | 10 Weeks This coupon does it JUDGE 627 West 43d St. New York of | want JupcE for myself | Here's $1.00 for 10 weeks 2.00 for 21 weeks 5.00 for One Year for Name inva Address. | ONE DOLLAR sm State comicbooks.com