Judge, 1931-06-20 · page 2 of 36
Judge — June 20, 1931 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is **not a cartoon or satirical content**—it's a Parker pen advertisement, likely from the 1920s-1930s based on the design and pricing. The ad promotes the Parker Duofold fountain pen in new "Burgundy and Black" color options, priced at $5 and $7. Key marketing claims include: - "Guaranteed for Life" - "Pressureless Touch" writing technology - A streamlined, pocket-friendly design - Superior quality at lower cost than competitors The "Geo. S. Parker — DUOFOLD" branding appears as the brand's signature mark. Multiple pen angles showcase the product's appearance and dual functionality (as both pocket pen and desk pen). This represents vintage advertising rather than political or social satire.
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Now.. 5 Burgundy and Black A new—a breath-taking Beauty by Parker at three dollars less than the usual ten dollar price scale THE SAME PEN TWO WAYS As a Pocket Pen, —converted for Desk s PEN GUARANTEED FOR LIFE Here is tomorrow's Pen today— priced much below the standard range for a Pen of such richness. A Pen of light-weight Parker Permanite, as elusively colorful and radiant as wine-colored crystal, yet non- breakable—and Guaranteed for Life! A streamlined Beauty, balanced in the hand—low and non-bulging in the pocket, or handbag. A Pen with a far smoother point than hitherto known —a point that writes with Pressureless Touch — Parker's 47th Improvement. Go and try its golden glide. See how Pressureless Writing —as subconscious as breaching —aids clear- thinking — gives birth to your best ideas. Fresh displays are ready at all good pen dealers. But be sure ro look for this famous name on the barrel — “Geo. S. Parker — DUOFOLD.” That means 17.4% more ink capacity, size for size, and Guarantees the Pen for Life. Lae and Black Par r Duofold PEN GUARANTEED FOR LIFE Other Parker Pens, $2.75 to $10 Pencils to match all Pens, $2.50 to $5 ‘Tne Parken Pen Company, Janesville, Wis. Offices & Subsidiaries: New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Buffalo, Dallas, San Francisco; Toronto, Can.; London, Eng.; Berlin, Get comicbooks.com