Judge, 1935-09 · page 4 of 36
Judge — September 1935 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Content Analysis This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not satire or editorial content. It promotes Crab Orchard, a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey claimed to be "America's fastest-selling straight whiskey." The ad includes a narrative explaining Crab Orchard's origin: it was allegedly a local Kentucky favorite for years, then became nationally popular after Prohibition ended ("after repeal"). The advertisement emphasizes the product's quality, affordability, and traditional production methods ("slow, time-honored way"). The imagery shows what appears to be a historical scene at a plantation or springs, likely referencing the whiskey's Kentucky heritage and establishing brand legitimacy through nostalgic Americana. The bottle label and branding are prominently displayed. This is commercial content rather than political satire.
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Straight from old Kentucky comes America’s first-choice straight whiskey ! HEY know gooa whiskey in Kentucky —and that's where Crab Orchard first won its reputa- tion. Many an old-time plantation owner relished the juleps made with this straight bourbon whiskey, as ruddy as a summer’s sunset. But for scores of years it remained a local favorite, little known outside the blue grass country. Then—atter repeal—all America wanted a good old-fashioned Ken- tucky bourbon—a straight whiskey made the slow, time-honored way. And they wanted it reasonably priced. You probably know what hap- pened. Crab Orchard became Amer- ica’s fastest-selling straight whiskey. If you haven’t Kentucky straight whiskey tried it, you’re miss- Made the good old-fashioned way ing a treat. It’s Smooth and satisfying to taste smooth and mellow Sold ot @ price anyone can pay : . iy fla osives —every drop a full f de at the old Crab Pinte Orchard Springs Hotel year old—and really eberd Series Hee ~jHeedl . low-priced! ( } © 1935, The American Medicinal Spirite Se Corporation, Louisvitie, Ky. A goed guide te good whiskey AMERICA’S FASTEST-SELLING STRAIGHT WHISKEY 2 comicbooks.com