Judge, 1928-10-27 · page 7 of 36
Judge — October 27, 1928 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# "Judge" Magazine Page Analysis This page features a satirical cartoon titled "Judge" depicting a hunting scene with the caption "No, I can't shoot. It may be the guide!" The accompanying article, "The Ad Aristocrats," discusses the annual hunt breakfast at the Veruity Country Club, satirizing East Coast high society. It humorously critiques wealthy women's obsession with product endorsements and advertisements, particularly Mrs. Astorschuyler's endorsement of Vivian's Vanishing Cream and other luxury brands (Perkins Perfume, Shepard Mattresses, Non-Tickle Sheets). The cartoon likely mocks aristocratic pretension—the hunter's reluctance to shoot due to uncertainty about class status suggests satire of society's rigid hierarchies and the absurdity of upper-class conventions.
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“No, 1 won't shoot. The Ad Aristocrats The annual hunt breakfast at the Verynifty Country Club yes terday attracted the very cream of Eastern society. Prominent in the well-turned-out throng was Mrs. Astorschuyler, whose charming endorsements of Vivian's Vanishing Cream are the talk of her set. At the same table with this lovely lady sat_ the Countess Corelli, fresh from her triumphant advertising endorse- ment of Sleepgood Mattresses and Non-Tickle Sheets. Your reporter observed Mrs. Blucblood (the Mrs. Blueblood whose enthusiastic make the nation Perfume conscious) chatting with Lady Orange- Skin. We could not help but hear the titled lady words helped Perkins remark to 7 \ SCOTCH. | LICORICE FORESAIL HEREBY GOVERNMENT JEWISH METER TACOMA JUGGERNAUT It may be the guide!” arene Ixtreper—If I had stood a chance with the big slob I would have given him a fight! her equally famous companion as she skilfully manipulated her lorgnette, “You know, my dear, I don't think I'll endorse the Per- kins products next season. I have a very fine offer from the Klein Coffee people, and I'm also con sidering a proposition to place my stamp of approval on the Burlington Bridge Company's new cantilever structures.” Among the smart adies present. were Mrs. (“I Adore Kelly's Candy”) Morgan-Wil Mrs. ("IL Use Aber Ash ‘Trays Throughout the House") De Quiney, Mrs. (I Always Have My ‘Housekeeper Specify Sobel’s Soap”) Mont- gomery and Mrs. (“Levy's Lo- tion Keeps My Skin Like Vel- vet”) Vandevere, 2nd. Awrien L. Livestaxy TRINE SEMI SOMETHING WOODEN DESK EFFERVESCENT BROKE GOOSE FAR SHELLAC comicbooks.com