Judge — December 3, 1927 — page 27: what you’re looking at

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Furnishings for Speakeasies We are closing out what's left of our equipment for camou- flaging speakeasies at a great sacrifice. Reasons: it is no longer absolutely necessary to disguise these places and con- sequently we are not doing the business we used to do and are quitting it. However, | these articles should interest any enterprising whisper emporium | proprietor. | Delicatessen awnings. Just the thing for the front of the store. Delicatessen. and) Fancy Gro- ries in large letters on these awnings, or any descriptive mat- ter you wish, such as Dry Goods | or Mother Hubbard’s Doughnut | Shoppe. Only one to a customer, unless otherwise specified. Rubber lamp-posts. ‘They bend with the celebrants. Also, customers going out are not in- jured when they bump _ into these; in fact, they’re bounced right back in again, and this means increased es. Inspector badges. 5 cents per dozen, Paint for plate glass win- dows. Green or black. People can see through glass, but they can’t see through paint. This is applied to the windows so people can’t see in, not so they can’t see out. Some of those inside | wouldn’t know the difference | anyway. Laundry truck. To be parked in front for atmosphere. Every- body will think you're running a laundry when this i parked in front all the time, except per- | naps those who have laundry work to be done. Private signs. All kinds of signs: Private—Keep Out—This Means You; also Private—Keep Out—This Doesn’t Mean You, It Means the Fellows Behind You. One of our best sellers. Alarm signals. ‘These call everything and everybody, in- cluding the Fire Department. During the excitement everybody can get out. Cushioned carpet. Padded wallpaper. Soft ceiling plaster. Little windows. Fit any door. All sizes, from full face picture frame s - Or tell us what you v ant and we'll make it for you. This in- cludes trouble. Liberty Speakeasy Equipment Co. —Tom Footrry 5) Fi Mriar TOBACCO “THE BEST PIPE SMOKE EVER MADE!” 5 Manan the right tobacco means so much to him— give him Old Briar GNE him Old Briar Tobacco and you will give him more real enjoyment and contentment than he has cver gotten out of his pipe before. This Christmas, many thousands of women will get almost as much pleasure from their gift of Old Briar Tobaccoas the men get themselves... When you sce his enjoyment, when you, yourself, cel the fragrance of the Of all the Pleasures Man Enjoys smoke, when he tells you, as he will, that you've given him the best pipe tobacco he’s ever smoked, your thoughtfulness will be more than repaid. It has been the life work of experts, with years of scientific knowledge in the art of mellowing and blending tobaccos, that has produced Old Briar. Generations of tobacco culture have gone into its per- fection. Its natural leaf—flavory, cool and slow-burning — has been developed and blended—and st-p by step perfected into the most satisfying tobacco ever made. Give him Old Briar Tobacco, this Christmas. His appreciation will be whole-hearted and sincere. The friendly fragrance of your gift and its good cheer will be enjoyed by him every day. Pipe Smoking Costs the Least Print Name Address IF THE NEAREST CIGAR STORE OR TOBACCONIST DOES NOT HAVE OLD BRIAR ‘Tear out this coupon and mail to coupon we wil box of Old Bi Christmas gift Sour card if you want it to go with your gift. City and State... Send the ¢ Old Briar’s arrivin obacco Co., Richmond, V: nd addresses for cach gift, TO DEALERS: Old Briar Sizes—2sc, 50c, $1 and $2. If your jobber has not supplied you, write us and we will send you a supply by prepaid Parcel Post at regular Dealer’s prices. Every size of Old Briar has our unlimited guarantee. UNITED STATES TOBACCO COMPANY, RICHMOND, VA. 3 comicbooks.com