Judge, 1929-02-02 · page 35 of 36
Judge — February 2, 1929 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **self-promotional advertisement** for *Judge* magazine itself, disguised as a humorous testimonial. The "Dr. Judge" character is a personified version of the magazine—a doctor of humor and mirth who heals psychological ailments through laughter rather than medicine. The satire targets **early 20th-century anxieties** about modern life: worry, gloominess, listlessness. The testimonial from "Mabel Millarky" (an interior decorator) uses comedic exaggeration to suggest that reading *Judge's* humorous content cured her depression and nervousness. The offering of tiered subscription plans (104, 52, or 20 "weekly visits") frames regular magazine readership as medical treatment. This plays on period self-help culture and the era's growing recognition of mental health issues, while promoting *Judge* as affordable medicine for urban malaise. The cartoonish doctor figure suggests both legitimacy and gentle mockery of health trends.
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“Health follows after I treat you with laughter To cure your condition,” | Says noted physician. Mabel Millarky Interior Decorator “lL was grouchy, I was gloomy. I had many secret cries. My companions hardly knew me— There were spots before my eyes. I was listless at my labors And I bore the world a grudge, ‘Till some sympathetic neighbors Recommended Dr. Judge. Well, I’ve lost my wild conniptions And my life's no longer grim, Since I’ve taken his prescriptions— Oh, I owe it all to him! Famous Physician Relieves Many Ills; Heals Without Powders, Prescriptions, or Pills DR. JUDGE Eminent Doctor of Humor and Mirth, Healer of Worries that sadden the earth, Author of legions of rollicking tomes, Visitor weekly in thousands of homes. Funny Bone Mender, whose history shows Succor and air for Society’s Woes, Jovial fellow, with practice extensive, Mirthful and mellow, and yet inexpensive— Why should a person remain apprehensive? Stifle your worry and banish your fret, Clip off the magical coupon and let This be a moment you'll never regret ! Judge Publishing Co., Inc. 027 West 43rd Street, New York, N. Y. Dear Doctor Judge t Right down to 1104 Regular Weekly Visits sine $7.80 O52 Regular Weekly Visits . 5.00 20 Special Weekly Visits 2.00 Name Address City... Set SE 26. comicbooks.com amen PAL.