Judge, 1937-01 · page 2 of 52
Judge — January 1937 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not satirical content. It's a full-page ad from the Media Research Bureau promoting genealogical family history manuscripts for $2.00. The ad features an ornate coat-of-arms emblem and extensive columns of surnames—"a list of surnames of some of the most distinguished American families." The pitch targets middle-class Americans interested in tracing their ancestry back to "Great Britain or on the Continent" and establishing family pride through documented genealogy. This reflects early 20th-century American fascination with hereditary status and lineage. The ad appears designed to capitalize on anxieties about social standing by offering "proof" of respectable ancestry—a common commercial appeal of that era before modern genealogy became a hobby.
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s Your Name Here? ELOW is a list of surnames of some of the most distinguished American families. Our research staff, over a period of years, has completed preparation of manuscripts dealing with the history of each of these families. If your name is listed, you should have a copy of your manuscript. You will find it not only of keen interest, but a source of pride and satisfaction to yourself and your kin. YOUR FAMILY HISTORY - $2.00 a Each manuscript isa GENEALOGICAL and HISTORICAL sketch of the family from earliest times, showing its origin and growth, its place among the gentry in Great Britain or on the Continent, its part in the founding and development of America, and its achievements in this country. The deri- vation of the name itself is traced ; family traits and character- istics are brought out; and genealogical data are set forth. Each history is a separate and distinct work painstakingly compiled from the most authentic sources. Bound as it is in an attractive cover, the manuscript may be filed among your family records or other important documents. It should serve as background material for your immediate family history and as a basis for the genealogy of future generations. Free, with each order, will also be sent a copy of “The Romance of Coats of Arms” —an illustrated booklet of special value to those interested in this fascinating subject. The following is our latest revised list. The coupon, with $2.00 (no other charge), will bring you your manuscript by return mail. Satisfaction is assured by our unconditional moncy-back guaranty. Any two manuscripts may be had for $3.75; any three for $5.00, Send for yours today. MEDIA RESEARCH BUREAU, Dept. 121, 1110 F St, Washington, D.C. fee afte a a iH al F H i i‘ FP i z i un iT Beant Beewhamp Broce. Brocks Browsh, Say bere Browason I t 1 eat me t ii ra i ; ae re ay t ! ll if rE I ps it if cis i i if ee a re sy TE i F i i HE aE rer an ee Ere H r i F i Hf if i ng se f rie FTEERTTE mee Tay fi i cE 2 i} peceeenwennenenwenseessenaenecesensncsns: MEDIA RESEARCH BUREAU, Dept. 121 1110 F Street, Washington, D.C. Please send me postpaid the manuscript (or manuscripts) in- dicated below. I enclose $2.00 (or $3.75 for any two, $5.00 for three) as payment in full. It is understood that if I am not fully satisfied I will receive an immediate refund of their cost. ra Uf aT i an HY fe i Ty i Hf Your same. Add i Her City. }ate___ Fi H rg iF ACoat of Arms for any family listed herecan be accurately and expertly hand-painted in vivid colors by our heraldic artists for Family oames of manuscripts desired ______ ry Fe a8: siz days should be allowed for completion. he fatlowiog f i o ‘Check here if you are ALSO enclosing Coat of Arms for i oaemame: comicbooks.com