Judge, 1927-12-10 · page 31 of 36
Judge — December 10, 1927 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines a serialized story with advertising. The main narrative (left) depicts a Christmas burglary: a thief, posing as Santa Claus, robs Mr. Nabisco's home while he's chloroformed. The thief leaves a cheeky note signed "Santy Claus," claiming the stolen items (porcelain, silverware) as "souvenirs." The story's sentimental ending reveals Mr. Nabisco finds emotional meaning in the child-like audacity rather than dwelling on material loss—a period-appropriate Christmas tale emphasizing goodwill over possessions. The page is primarily a **Hinds Cream advertisement** promoting shaving cream for men. The ad copy plays on the humorous notion that wives constantly "misplace" their husbands' shared Hinds Cream bottles, positioning it as an ideal gift. The copy emphasizes the product softens tough beards and leaves skin relaxed post-shave. A coupon offers a sample.
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aged to unloosen his hands and remove the handkerchief; then he arose and nearly fell over his faithful Morris, trussed up neatly like a fowl and sleeping off his chloroform peacefully. Bewilderment swept over Mr. Nabisco; he stared —perplexedly around the room and discovered a note pinned to the upholstery of a chair, He tore it open; it was written in a childish scrawl. “Dear Santy Claus,” it read, “I enjoyed your visit and I hope you come again next year. I taking along a few your visit, am Souvenirs of including your collec- tion of Limoges porcelain and the silver table service. I left a pillow-case of candlesticks and > in the other room; it was too heavy for me to carry and I wish you would deliver it as soon as possible to 658 Riv- ington Street, my home address. A Merry Christmas, Santy Claus, and God bless you. A mist of tears came to the old man’s eyes. “That little rascal!” he said, but his was soft with emotion, and he smiled For the bells ringing out their on earth and good will toward men. Christ- mas had come to old Mr. Nabisco. voice through his tears. were outside FUNNYBONES, “Yes, cigars—I'm | right now.” Aunt Jane, I got your looking at them | find a bottle of Hinds Cream “ | | | The spirit of giving is in the air ND many a wife whose Hinds Cream bottle is continually “misplaced” because of her hus- band’s love of a smooth, comfortable shave, will for his own,” a very practical gift as well! For men are discovering that Hinds Cream, when applied before lathering up, can make the toughest beard go limp. And after the shave it’s great to give the skin that relaxed feeling. Ir you are minus a wife, and you CA word bo the men. Sica Fine Gronthes soften your beard before lathering up, py all means clip the coupon below for the ge! haven’t nerous sample bottle. Try it. Full directions are given with the bottle. Made by A. 8. HINDS CO., a diviston of Lehn & Products Cx FA. S. Hinds Co. (Ci anada) Limited. Distributed by Lehn & Fink (« Limited LEHN & FINK, INC. Sole Distr Dept. 797) Bloomficld, N. J butor Lon for a cor H INDS = | Honey (SrAlmond | x. scien ae 1C REAM |. “— BEFORE AND AFTER SHAVING comicbooks.com