Judge, 1935-12 · page 2 of 41
Judge — December 1935 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Seagram's Whiskey Advertisement This is primarily a **commercial advertisement**, not political satire. It showcases Seagram's distilled spirits—various whiskeys and gins—presented as gift options for men, with the opening line "Know all men by these presents" mimicking legal/formal language for humorous effect. The ad features five products: V.O., Pedigree, B, Ancient Bottle, Bourbon, plus Superior Gin and King Arthur Gin. Each includes brief descriptions emphasizing quality and taste. The phrase "Here are gifts in good taste" plays on the double meaning of "taste"—both flavor and refinement. The layout and styling reflect 1920s-30s advertising aesthetics, though the specific publication date is unclear from this image alone. This represents typical Judge magazine advertising rather than editorial satire.
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