Judge, 1927-02-19 · page 36 of 36
Judge — February 19, 1927 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is not a cartoon but a full-page advertisement for Atwater Kent radios, likely from the 1920s when radio ownership was rapidly expanding. The ad claims the product is "Now...in more than 1,000,000 homes," using this massive adoption as proof of quality and satisfaction. The advertisement employs a persuasive strategy common to that era: the argument that popularity equals reliability. The aerial cityscape image reinforces radio's modernity and urban sophistication. The text emphasizes the radio's performance, appearance, and price competitiveness—practical selling points for consumers deciding whether to invest in this new technology. The listing of radio stations (WEAF, WBZ, WBAY, etc.) demonstrates the growing network of broadcasting available to owners, suggesting entertainment value justifies the purchase.
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CWA 2 | RADLO Now...tn more than LOOQOQ,OOO homes MODEL 35, illustrated, 6tube Owe Dial Re- ceiver, less tubes and batteries, but with battery cable attached, $70. Speaker, Model H, $21. ‘Other One Dial Receivers, $85 and $140. Radio Speakers, $16 and $23. Any ong who can make and sell a million of anything in The Atwater Kent Radio ii i Hour brings you the stars of four years must be making a product which satisfies those who ‘How brings you the stars of use it. finest program. Hear it at Atwater Kent Radio does satisty. It satisfies in performance, Vi sine, ateghs appearance, price. That is why moré than a million families ie have singled it out as the Radio for their homes. These million homes are your best answer to the question: ‘ J Gincinnatt “When I put it in my home, will it bejag in music and voices Re os ae clearly, quickly, easily and consistently P” see + Philadelphia Just try an Atwater Kent One Dial Receiver with an 7a Atwater Kent Radio Speaker and a million satisfied owners are your best proof that it will satisfy you. Send for illustrated booklet of Atwater Kent Radie Schenectady ATWATER KENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY Atlanta 4739 Wissahickon Ave, A, Atwater Kent, 'res, Philadelphia, Pa. Nashville Memphis Prices slightly higher west Ff the Reckies and in Canada. Louisville QUADRI-COLOR Co., JAMAICM comicbooks.com