Judge, 1927-10-08 · page 33 of 36
Judge — October 8, 1927 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two distinct elements: **Left side:** Three brief jokes from international sources (Der Brummer, Berlin; Tir-Brrs). The cartoons illustrate everyday social humor—a man worried about sneaking away from work unnoticed; a man bitter about being denied marriage to a woman due to her father's disapproval; and a criminal lamenting that the number thirteen (his "unlucky number") keeps getting him convicted before juries of twelve jurors plus one judge. **Right side:** An advertisement for Rollfast Skates. The ad uses period marketing language emphasizing mechanical superiority (ball-bearings, flexible reinforcement) to position roller skates as fast, safe, and durable for children and young people. The imagery shows a winged figure (appearing angelic or Mercury-like) on skates. The page is primarily **advertising-driven content** rather than political satire. The jokes are mild social humor with no clear political messaging.
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? uy, “I ope th’ foreman don’t see out for a drink.” Hasebach was passing a res- taurant as two men came out. First—There goes the old ras- cal who swindled me out of eight thousand pounds. Second—How was that? First—He would not let me marry his daughter. —Der Brummer, Berlin us. ’E'll think we're sneaking —Tir-Brrs “T’ve never had a chance,’ the man with the hang-dog e pression. ‘No matter what I do my unlucky number pops up and gets me into trouble.” What is your unlucky num- Thirteen. one judge.” Twelve jurors and —Tir-Brrs PHILL! As fast on Rollfasts as the other fellow skates on the level when you come to a grade, there’s no slowing down on Rollfast Skates. Up you go—fast and easy! That’s because it’s easier to skate on Roll- fasts—it takes less effort. Great big quarter- inch ball-bearings make Rollfast wheels whirl at the slightest touch. You never get tired. Rollfast Skates are built close tothe ground, like a fast automobile—strong and safe. The special Rollfast flexible rein- forcement permits each skate to flex and “give” freely, but always it will spring right back to its: normal position. Even when fully extended, a Rollfast skate won’t sag or bend. Leave the crowd behind—and when you want to stop, brake with all your force and stop short! These skates are built to stop quickly. Rollfasts are made for regular fellows and girls who want to go fast and stop fast. Heavily nickeled on copper — you'll be proud of them. See a pair today at your dealer’s, such as your hardware, sporting goods, toy, bicycle or depart- ment store. To Parents: Rollfast_ skates keep children skating longer with less fati the best kind of exerci open. And Rollfasts can be stopped quickly because they're Tow—stronger and safer. Adjust- able to any size shoe. D. P. HARRIS HDW. & MFG. COMPANY 99 Chambers Street at Church New York, N.Y. ————E—_[_— SSS comicbooks.com