Judge, 1929-06-22 · page 32 of 40
Judge — June 22, 1929 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes travel advertising with humor content typical of 1920s satirical magazines. **Main Content:** The left side advertises Cunard Line cruises to Canada—a luxury vacation escape from hot American summers. Marketed to affluent readers, it emphasizes ocean travel's prestige and leisurely sightseeing. **Humor Sections:** "Judging the Movies" critiques actor Raymond Griffith, lamenting his small roles and suggesting voice injury prevents him from working in "talking pictures" (early sound films). The piece expresses hope he'll get better opportunities. Below are brief jokes about robberies in Sicily, a professor at a party, a grocer's integrity, and a father's definition of science (making a pun on "No Smoking" signs). These are generic, era-appropriate humor—no specific political satire. **Advertising:** The right side promotes Beeman's Pepsin Gum as a digestive aid, using a cartoon of two men discussing the product's benefits. This was standard patent medicine marketing of the period. The page is primarily **commercial content with light entertainment**—no significant political commentary or historical reference.
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A 14 day SS vacation trip| to Canada on a transatlantic liner... ate 1a from sizzling sidewalks during the most torrid season... an ocean voyage and a trip’ | through cool, Northern vacation lands... bracing air and a foreign flavour . . . all compressed within a two weeks vacation. Here’s how... two days on the briny deep to Halifax, aboard a distinguished Cunard-Anchor Liner (Europe bound!). From Halifax a choice of itineraries that provide a dash of old France... a touch of old England... a great deal of quiet charm and natural wonders ... accommodations at best hotels and a generous pro- gram of sightseeing ... returning to New York by rail or steamer. Steamer rate New York to Halifax $50 up... 9 to 17 day, all-expense tours $125.50 up. Send for illustrated booklet “Canada via Cunard.” Sailings from New York Transylvania Aug. 17; Caledonia Aug. 24; California Aug. 31 CUNARD LINE ANCHOR LINE ® See Your Local Agent Canadian Cruises . Judging the Movies (Continued from page 19) your mother, sister or sweetheart to see “This Is Heaven.” AT an absence of many | months, Raymond Griffith has been given a niggardly part in “Trent’s Last Case,” a dull and anemic attempt at comedy. Griffith is by far the most en- gaging and charming comedian yet produced by Hollywood. I have been told that he is too tem- peramental to please the direc- tors, and an injury to his voice makes it impossible for him to work in talking pictures. His first few movies were high points in American comedy. I earnestly hope somebody gives him a break. His Sole Souvenir “Yes, I was driving along in Sicily when robbers came and took everything—money, watch, and even my car.” “But I thought you had a re- | volver on you?” “Yes, I had, but they did not find that.” —Der Lusticr Sacuse Bold Bertie (at gay party)— Hallo, professor! Who'd have expected to see you here? Professor—As a matter of fact, my boy, I intended to forget the engagement, but forgot. —ANswers Loyalties Hard-boiled Grocer—No, sir! no checks! I wouldn't cash a check for my own brother. Disappointed Customer—Well, of course you know your family better than I do. —Arcanum Buiietin “Papa, vat is science?” “My, how. could you be so | stupid? Science is dose things vat says, ‘No smoking.’” Everysopy’s WeEeKty Friendly to your digestion Nitec everybody needs a mild | digestive stimulant after meals. The perfect aid to digestion is Beeman’s Pepsin Gum. Beeman’s is mild .. . delicious... smooth . . . It’s so good, that you'll want to hurry through a meal for the after-dinner stick... Buy a | whole box today, so you'll always have it the minute you want it. aids digestion comicbooks.com