Judge, 1929-10-12 · page 4 of 36
Judge — October 12, 1929 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is **primarily advertising**, not political satire. It promotes the Studebaker President Eight automobile. The dialogue at top references leisurely driving ("open field," "open road") rather than satirizing any political figure or event. The illustration shows a well-dressed man with a small dog admiring the car, with other figures in the background. The text emphasizes the President Eight's performance records: "115 official American stock car records for speed and endurance" plus additional world and international records. The final line reads: "STUDEBAKER IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST BUILDER OF EIGHT CYLINDER CARS." This is a **commercial advertisement** using aspirational imagery—the gentleman, the automobile's prestige, and competitive achievements—to market the vehicle. No political or social satire is evident on this page.
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SSE “You'll find plenty of thrills in the open field running today, Jane!” “And in the open road running, Aes “thriller”! phar it takes to be 160 (Bid we’ ride bome in one, Studebaker’s President Eight has in large and ample quantities. Speed - stamina — endurance — agility — and beauty of form! Nimble as a brilliant halfback in the broken field of trafic truly great in every streaming line, in every supplecurve. And the record book proves } that Studebaker’s President Eight is every : inchachampion. For The President Eight & holds 115 official American stock car 4 records for speed and endurance in addi- “On, tion to 11 world and 23 international A records! A fine car? Yes, sir! The President Eight!” F 7, (Mlastrated) The President Eight Brougham —six ) wire wheels and fitted trunk standard equipment 2) This body type és also offered on The Commander Eight, Commander Six, Dictator Eight and J Dictator Six Chassis. / \ \ \ STUDEBAKER IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST BUILDER OF EIGHT CYLINDER CARS comicbooks.com