Judge, 1931-10-31 · page 2 of 36
Judge — October 31, 1931 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is **not a cartoon or satire** — it's a straightforward automobile advertisement for the Cord Front-Drive, manufactured by Auburn Automobile Company in Auburn, Indiana. The ad uses persuasive marketing language claiming the Cord has "extraordinary" appeal to owners and superior handling, comfort, and safety compared to other cars. It invites potential buyers to test-drive a vehicle to experience the difference. The illustration shows a sleek, black luxury sedan in profile, typical of 1930s automotive design. This represents Judge magazine's revenue model: selling advertising space to major manufacturers. No satirical commentary or political reference is present — it's purely commercial content.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
EXTRAORDINARY OWNER ALLEGIANCE No car ever built has a greater hold upon its owners than the Cord Front-Drive. The man or woman who has never driven a Cord, regardless of how much other fine car expe- rience they have had, cannot appreciate the difference. The ease of handling, comfort, sense of safety, and the difference in maneuverability of the Cord are a revelation. We invite you to find out, by actually driving a Cord, why owners say “It spoils us for any other type of, car.” HROUGHAM $2395 - SEDAN $2395 - CONVERTIBLE CABRIOLET $2495 CONVERTIBLE PHAETON SEDAN $2595 Prices Lo. b. Aubure, Indiana, Equipment other than standard, extra. Prices subject to change without neice AUBURN AUTOMOBILE COMPANY, AUBURN, INDIANA CORD FRONT DRIVE comicbooks.com