Judge, 1931-11-14 · page 4 of 36
Judge — November 14, 1931 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily a **Probak razor blade advertisement**, not political satire. The headline "Money couldn't buy the man talk that put Probak over" uses a common advertising trope: claiming a product's popularity stems from word-of-mouth praise rather than paid promotion. The photograph shows men in an office or clubroom discussing the razor blade—a staged scene meant to suggest authentic masculine endorsement. The text emphasizes the blade's "shock-absorbing" double-edge design and "uniform quality" from automatic manufacturing. The ad concludes with pricing ($1 for 10 blades, 50¢ for 5) and a money-back guarantee. This is straightforward commercial content typical of Judge magazine, which carried substantial advertising alongside satirical editorial material. There is no political cartoon or social satire present on this page.
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t Money COULDN'T BUY the man talk that pet PROBAK over ROBAK owes its amazing popularity to the priceless praise of millions of men, This shock-absorbing double-edge blade, especially built for heavy beards, w on the immediate approval of men everywhere. In clubroom and oflice, Pullman and hotel, word flashed from lip to lip, “Here's a blade that’s real”. Shock -absorber construction disperses bending strains and prevents edge distortion. Automatic machine manufacture assures absolutely uniform quality. Buy Probak on our positive Y I Suarantec, Get better shaves or return the package to your dealer and get your money —S$1 for 10, 50c for 5. a reemens ss REGUS. PAT J MAGE (MU. 4 Exit For Gillette and Probak Razors comicbooks.com