Judge, 1929-05-18 · page 4 of 36
Judge — May 18, 1929 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising copy**, not political satire. It promotes the Studebaker automobile, specifically highlighting the brand's speed and endurance records for "fully equipped stock cars." The text uses poetic language ("swift as an arrow... lazy as a drifting sloop") to describe the car's performance capabilities. It emphasizes that Studebaker holds "every official speed and endurance record," positioning the vehicle as a champion performer rivaling luxury competitors. The sketch shows a Studebaker roadster in motion on a scenic road. Below the illustration, pricing information lists various Studebaker models (President Eight Roadster, Commander models, etc.) with prices ranging from $1,375 to $1,795. This is a straightforward commercial advertisement typical of Judge magazine's content—not political commentary or satire.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
"Isn't it wonderful the way those eight men pull together?” "Not half so wonderful, Marge, as the way 7 the eight cylinders in this President pull . | together.” RAVEL at your own pace—swiftas an arrow... lazy asa drifting sloop. Your Studebaker is at ease. So are you! A smooth, flowing stream — this Studebaker power, ever alert, ever competent. Here is cham- pion performance alive at a feather-touch —because Studebaker today holds every official speed and endurance record for fully equipped stock cars! And the riding . | ease of these smart new champions rivals , , lounging-room luxury. But a Studebaker Se j tells its own story so much better than mere words can express it. Just drive one ++. soon! ee Studebaker President Eight Roadster, $1785. \ Commander Eight Regal Roadster, $1595. WX OX 7 Commander Six Regal Roadster, $1450. On each, Ayex f five wire wheels standard; roon’y rumble seat. : Yat 4 Commander Six Roadster wood wheels, $1375. Ss “ep 4 A Prices at the factory. Bumpers, spare tire extra. comicbooks.com