Judge, 1928-02-25 · page 6 of 36
Judge — February 25, 1928 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily a **Nevereddy Radio Batteries advertisement**, not political satire. The ad uses humor to promote battery-powered radios by contrasting silent, peaceful listening with the noise and static of alternatives. The cartoon depicts a family enjoying a radio program undisturbed—"Silent Magic!" The joke is that Nevereddy batteries eliminate static and interference, creating the "golden silence" of crystal-clear reception. The program schedule lists intentionally absurd or ironic content ("Silent Prayer," "Silent Sam," "Dumb Quartette") that reinforces the noise-free listening experience. The small illustration on the left shows the product alongside a gravedigger with "R.I.P."—a dark joke that competitors' batteries "die young," while Nevereddy's last longer. The satire is commercial rather than political: mocking poor radio technology through humorous exaggeration.
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is the Neveredd; R. 1. P. Battery which guarantees you a quiet The Liberty Number of Judge evening. i coe your radio dial and presto! what have you? A symphony concert, a jazz orches- tra from a chop-suey joint, a talk on cooking, by Mrs. Gilch, a tenor NEVEREDDY Radio Batteries ioe. i. they die young! air is full Silent Magie / Radio is bitter with Battery Power solo and plenty of static! Bedlam! Use Nevereddy R. I. P. Batteries and what have youP A peaceful quiet that is soothing to the soul! A golden silence that you have hitherto been unable to enjoy! Think of it! No noise, no discordant sounds, no static! No murmur of frying eggs issuing from your loudspeaker! Use Nevereddy R. I. P. Batteries and you'll of things 4 you think you are in Grant’s tomb. Tuesday Night is Nevereddy Hour Night Next Week’s Program pA AS SI A CU OP. Moses vse Stille Nacht 9.10..Speech by -President Coolidge 9.12.........Silent Prayer 9.15. .“1 Love Thee Still” (Sung by the Deaf and Dumb Quartette) 9.20...... Silent Sam, the Whispering Baritone 9.30-10........ Meditation should miss