Judge, 1928-05-12 · page 2 of 36
Judge — May 12, 1928 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily a **Corona typewriter advertisement** with satirical humor rather than political cartooning. The main ad features a mock "WANTED" notice seeking a social secretary willing to work without pay, never write illegibly, never tire, never eat, never talk, and never resign—essentially describing an impossible, exploited employee. The joke: Corona typewriters can do all this work instead. The satire targets **labor exploitation and unrealistic employer expectations**, particularly regarding secretarial work (traditionally female positions). By listing absurd demands, the ad ironically critiques how employers treated office workers, especially women. The bottom includes product testimonials and ordering information for Corona's new color options. This reflects 1920s workplace attitudes toward clerical staff and the ongoing tension between labor and management during the industrial era.
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WANTED:—A position in your home by a social secretary who will work without pay, who never writes an illegible word, is never tired, never eats, never talks, will never resign, is an ornament to any household. Can furnish references from a million satisfied employers. Twenty years’ experience. Address “Corona,” care of any Corona typewriter store, P.S. Corona aims to please. She will wear any color you like—plain, sober black —scarlet— blue—green—or what have you? Our local representative will gladly leave a Corona at your home for you to examine at your leisure—and with+ LC Smith —the Ball- out obligation, Sold on convenient terms. Write us today fora free Bearing Office Machine. . . copy of this illustrated Its light touch and easy LC Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc folder showing the sew action increase output Established 1903 Duco finished Coronas in i iz re actual colors. and eliminate fatigue. Sales offices in principal cities of the world colors. $10 E, Washington Street, Syracuse, S Sees comicbooks.com