Judge, 1935-11 · page 2 of 36
Judge — November 1935 — 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 full-page advertisement for Seagram's whiskeys and gins, circa Prohibition era (based on "Bottled in Bond" labeling language). The ad showcases seven different Seagram's products arranged around a central text block titled "Masterpieces." Each bottle features descriptive copy about its characteristics (proof, age, taste profile). The advertisement emphasizes product variety, claiming Seagram's offers options "to please different tastes" regardless of price point or preference. There is no political satire here. This is purely commercial advertising promoting Seagram's brand dominance in the spirits market, using Victorian-style typography and professional product photography typical of 1920s-1930s magazine advertising.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
SEAGRAM’S: PEDIGREE Rye and Bourbon Whiskies —8 Years Old. As robust and noble as time and skill can produce. Aged eight years, they are indeed truce whiskey classics, 100 Proof. CBaettled in Lend ii SEAGRAM’S “337° SEAGRAM’S BOURBON 3 Years Old. 100 Proof The authentic flavor of SEAGRAM’S “Vv. 0.” An historic whisky with unusual delicacy of flivor and subtleness of aroma "Distinctive lightness of that have won for it thou- ter and airiness of this sot imeloned mas. ds of devotees. es ¢ distinguish this fa- “ terpiece invariably pleases Ts os Lie i Seagram masterpiece Canadian all who prefer Bourbon. Bottled ts 3 CBettled in Bond al created Yy le same craflsmen fo feist differant lasles Each of these masterpieces, created by craftsmen and mellowed by time, claims its own devotees. Each is distinctive in its own field—all bear the Seagram name. Whatever your taste, whatever your price, you can find a Seagram masterpiece that is the supreme achievement in the type of whiskey or gin you like best. cagram’s and be Cfure Seagram-Distillers Corp.—Executive Offices: New York SEAGI SUPERIOR 94 Proof KING ARTHUR 90 Proof Distilled London Dry Gins. Just try these “SOFT-STILLED” gins and discover their deli- cacy of flavor and superb mixing qualities. SEAGRAM'’S “ANCIENT BOTTLE” Rye Whiskey—5 Years Old. A whis- key masterpiece renowned for true, full-bodied rye character. 100 Proof. Bottled tn Pond 7 CROWN « 5 CROWN Blended Whiskies. Matchlessly blended for better taste, Seagram's Crown Whiskies reign supreme as ‘America’s favorites. Moderately priced.