Judge, 1931-05-02 · page 2 of 36
Judge — May 2, 1931 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily an **advertisement for Ethyl Gasoline**, not political satire. The "Power under control" headline uses an eagle silhouette as a metaphor for automotive performance. The ad compares controlling an eagle's wing power to controlling gasoline combustion. It claims Ethyl fluid prevents engine "knock" (pre-detonation), uneven explosions, and overheating—delivering smooth, consistent power. The Ethyl Corporation (New York City) marketed this as a performance advantage for automobiles. While *Judge* magazine typically contained satire, this particular page is straightforward commercial messaging, using evocative imagery rather than political commentary. The eagle represents mastery and control, appealing to aspirational motorists of the era.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
POWER under control It is control of the power in the eagle’s wings that makes him master of the air. It is control of the power in gasoline that makes the Ethyl-using automobile master of the road. The Ethyl] fluid in Ethyl Gasoline controls combustion. It prevents uneven explosions that cause power-waste, harmful “knock” and over- heating. It delivers a smoothly increasing pressure to the pistons that brings out the best performance of any car. Ethyl Gasoline Corporation, New York City. ETHYL GASOLINE comicbooks.com