Judge, 1930-10-11 · page 2 of 36
Judge — October 11, 1930 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is **primarily a hotel advertisement**, not political satire. The Barbizon-Plaza Hotel on Central Park South in New York is advertising its "Continental Breakfast" service included with rooms—positioning this as a hospitality feature that distinguishes it from competitors who charge separately. The illustration at top shows a man dining, likely meant to represent a satisfied guest. The ad's text emphasizes that providing complimentary breakfast reflects proper hospitality and courtesy, "not a concession but a courtesy...neither chargeable nor deductible." The page includes room rates, studio apartment leases, and transient rates. While it appears in *Judge* magazine (known for satire), this particular page functions as a commercial advertisement rather than political commentary or humor.
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BREAKFAST ON THE HOST INSTEAD OF ON THE BILL It is common enough to read of the “at. mosphere of home”... but rare to discover the hospitality of home... what home, for example, would put up a guest for the night and let him leave without breakfast in the morning? ...80 we evolved The Continental Breakfast ... sent to your room with the compliments of the host... not a con- cession but a courtesy...neither chargeable nor deductible...simply part of a service! The BARBIZON-PLAZA has atmosphere, of course... Library... Art Gallery ..-Salon de Musique. «»Deck Tennis Courts... Sun-Tan-glass-inclosed Roof «Saddle Horses brought right to the door of the hotel for a canter in the park. + + These are important, but atmos phere can wait + + + + + + + + + + + + + Breakfast comes first! WILLIAM H. SILK, Direetor BARBIZON-PIAZA central park south +101 wert 8th street> new york Room, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST and Private Bath, $18 to $45 Weekly STUDIO APARTMENTS on yearly lease $1800 to $5000 TRANSIENT RATES . . ~ $3.00 to $6.00 per day REFERENCES REQUIRED Under the same management —the intr nationally famous Barbizon Hotel at 140 Esst 63rd Street. Rates $14.—$22. weekly. comicbooks.com