Judge, 1929-05-11 · page 29 of 36
Judge — May 11, 1929 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two distinct sections: **Left side ("Mitch Ado About Nothing"):** A collection of brief jokes and quips on everyday topics—laundry mishaps, hair, dental work, domestic disputes. These are simple one-liners typical of early 20th-century humor magazines, relying on wordplay and domestic situations. **Right side ("Embarrassing Moments"):** A cartoon showing men at a formal dinner awkwardly lighting cigars, with text suggesting that when you've forgotten your speech notes, staying calm and smoking a Murad cigarette solves embarrassment. This is **direct product advertising disguised as humor**—a common magazine practice then. **Bottom section:** Judge magazine advertises that it will feature writings by Calvin Coolidge (U.S. President), George Bernard Shaw (famous Irish playwright), and Benito Mussolini (Italian dictator) in a single issue. The copy humorously claims they offered "fabulous sums" to secure these prominent figures' contributions, suggesting exclusivity and prestige. This appears to be a promotional gimmick—likely exaggerated or entirely fictional—to boost magazine sales.
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