Judge, 1927-05-28 · page 31 of 36
Judge — May 28, 1927 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This Judge magazine page contains mostly **advertising and humor columns**, not political cartoons. The "High Hat" column (left) is casual social commentary: the author mocks Atlantic City as boring, describes inventing a cocktail called "Miss Atlantic City," and boasts about challenging Stanford University students on their drinking habits. It's lighthearted, era-appropriate banter about East Coast leisure culture and the stereotype that West Coast universities only drink sake. The main content is an **advertisement for the Ansco Memo camera**—a pocket-sized film camera selling for $20 that produces 50 pictures on cheap film. The ad emphasizes affordability and convenience for amateur photographers. Below are two small joke submissions: "Dizzy Labels" (about a girl nicknamed Kitty because "all the boys feed her") and "Lizzie Labels" (a weak punchline about practical joking). These appear to be reader submissions Judge paid $5 to print. **There is no significant political satire on this page**—it's primarily product advertising and light consumer humor typical of the period.
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High Hat (Continued from page 9) All that Atlantic City needs is a little pepping up... . They ought to put motors in the wheel chairs and get a little speed out of ’em.... And the promenaders could) wear roller skates. . Something ought to be done any way... . Atlantic City may be but it’s the “world’s playground” a pain in the neck to me! ee However, the trip to the great watering place did result in a wonderful discovery... you know those miniature _ bottles called “Cherry Cocktails” sold at all the orange juice stands now? well, you take one of those and pour it into a cocktail shaker with lemon juice and Gordon water and you've got a beverage that’s mean! .. . it is hereby labeled “Miss Atlantic City.” - Speaking of beverages, I’ve received a very snooty letter from Stanford University in which one of their students belittle the drinking the Eastern colleges . . and at ’em! for some — real as the nerve to ability of . up, men, here's a chance intersectional let's us of the effete ; Whatever that is, challenge ae . Ez save here now rough and re boys! . . . this Stanford bird, his name is West, says that all they drink out there is “Saki,” made by the Japanese, or maybe it was the Chinese, and that it makes straight Gordon water taste like lemon pop... . Heh, heh! . . . listen, Boy, I've heard these hard berled babies talk be- fore! . . . bring on your Saki! we'll use it as a chaser! Got “I see you have a sign in your store, ‘We Aim to Please,” re- marked the irritated customer. “Certainly,” replied the pro- prietor; ‘that is our motto.” “Well,” retorted the customer, “you ought to take a little time off for target practice.” —Cincrnnati Enquirer Can be pro- jected onscreen at home or office. You SEE it and Exposures at one cent each 50 pictures on a 50¢ film HE newest, most practicable and inex- pensive adaptation of motion picture film to everyday use. A step beyond the mo- tion picture camera in at least one important way! You can select your picture and get it with no squandering of film. There’s no overestimating the fun, econ- omy and convenience of this Ansco Memo camera. Pictures—50 of them—sharp, clear, in standard motion picture . Easily and inexpensively enlarged to regular si . And, in themselves, the ideal thing for note-book, scrap-book, or personal pocket memo. Positive prints for home or office projec- tion cost but a trifle. Truly, the most vers: tile of cameras—yet one that fits the pocket and weighs 12 oz. only. Full range of shutter speeds up to 1/100 second. Get all the facts about it; mail coupon for 48-page descri booklet. ANSCO W™ CAMERA $20 erat —prints for an- other penny Not a movie camera but bet ter in some inexpen- sively enlarged respects. shown ptive leather carrying Enlargement(approx. 3x2 in.) at left of one actual size Memo print shown above. Same quick, easy method enlarges to 4x3. Ansco Photoproducts, Inca Binghamton, N. Y ase send your free 48-p: jet describing Ansco Memo We call her Kitty, because A joke all the boys feed her. : somebody's always pulling. Judge pays $5 for each one printed. comicbooks.com