Judge, 1932-01-30 · page 2 of 36
Judge — January 30, 1932 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It promotes crossword puzzle books published by Simon and Schuster, marketed through Judge magazine. The headline "They're still asking for 'more new CROSS WORD PUZZLE BOOKS'" suggests crosswords were a popular fad at this time. The ad references multiple book series (numbered 21-22), specialized editions (for kids, advanced solvers), and previous bestsellers from "seven years ago." The accompanying image shows an isometric view of stacked puzzle books as a visual sales tool. A mail-in coupon appears below, listing various titles and prices ($1.35-$2.60). This reflects crosswords' status as a major commercial entertainment product, likely from the 1920s-30s based on the vintage typography and publishing context of Judge magazine.
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‘““‘more new CROSS WORD BY REQUEST, Simon and Schuster (the publishers of that Seven Years’ Wonder, the original Cross Word Puzzle Book) have provided another new one the Diagramless, just out. Also, Serfes 22 is now ready. If you were one of the original puzzlers seven years ago, you'll probably want the Post Graduate book for yourself—and, by now, why not the Junior Cross Word Puzzle Book for the kids? At any rate—no matter who you are, or where you live, or what you do—the kind of Cross Word Puzzle Book that will give YOU the most brain-testing and brain-teasing pleasure is listed be- low. Choose your mental-weapon NOW —and mail coupon at once! Just Out! They’re still asking for PUZZLE BOOKS” The Diagramless The Mammoth Cross Word Puzzle Book Cross Word Puzzle Book . . A tome containing all the puzzles A real test for your wits, with from the original series 6 to 9. answers in case you get stuck. 50 $2.60. puzzles. Venus pencil. By HARTSW ice. The Post Graduate Cross Book Word Puzzle Book I and Il —— ] For the hard-boiled fans, with five whoppers to be pinned to the wall and worried over. Each $2.00. Series 22— SEND THIS COUPON The Cross Word Puzzle Book The Cross ences eer Word Puzzle JUDGE PUBI Newest of the regular series, with Constructors’ 18 East 48th > 55 new ones, including § diagram- pg i less, $1.35. 48 diagrams with Series 21— pages for your own definitions. The Cross Word Puzzle Book With _ instructions . . by Margaret Still available in case you haven't Petherbridge. kept up. 55 puzzles. $1.35, $1.10. The Junior Cross Word Puzzle Book 35 puzzles graded for beginners, with answers in the back of the book. Venus pencil. $1.35. eee ey OSeries 2 OSeries 21 . OPost Graduate C Book d Puzzle 2. sth Cross’ Word Puzzle | rs’ Pad . * . 1.10 or Cross Word Puzzle Book 1.35 I enclose $... Name Address .. City comicbooks.com