Judge, 1928-08-11 · page 29 of 36
Judge — August 11, 1928 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several brief jokes and a substantial advertisement for B.V.D. Union Suits underwear. The cartoons and text snippets are unrelated satirical humor typical of Judge magazine—they mock various social situations: a witness admitting to bigamy, a suspect offering stolen rings to pay for legal defense, and jokes about relationships and cinema etiquette. The "Heavy Tinker" cartoon references a political campaign involving difficult choices (Scylla and Charybdis), but the specific election is unclear from this image alone. The page is primarily dominated by the B.V.D. advertisement, featuring a photograph of a man modeling union underwear and promotional copy emphasizing the garment's fit, quality construction, and comfort. The tagline "Next to Myself I like 'B.V.D.' Best!" appears at bottom. The content reflects early 20th-century humor and consumer advertising conventions.
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