Judge, 1927-08-13 · page 33 of 36
Judge — August 13, 1927 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains multiple unrelated items typical of Judge magazine's format: **Main Cartoon (top right):** A Raybestos brake lining advertisement disguised as safety advocacy. A man holds a STOP sign, warning against cheap brake linings. The ad positions Raybestos as the "reliable serviceman's" choice, appealing to 1920s-era concerns about automobile safety and quality. **Left Column:** "Scratch Pads of Famous Men—Columbus" shows doodles attributed to Columbus, likely mocking the famous explorer through absurdist humor—his supposed notes contain nonsensical sketches and observations. **Center Story:** A humorous anecdote about a card game (bridge) where a woman plays with an older man ("Old Timer") who makes a bidding error. She tactfully covers for him, then discovers he works in a prestigious "Transcription Department" on the fifteenth floor, creating comedic irony about hidden professional status. **Other Ads:** Include a cartooning correspondence school, an Abbott's Bitters tonic advertisement, and a brief "Newly-Married Widow" joke from London Opinion. The page reflects typical 1920s magazine advertising and humor without clear political content.
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