Judge, 1938-08 · page 3 of 36
Judge — August 1938 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Page Analysis This page is primarily **advertising, not satire or political commentary**. It advertises family history manuscripts available for $2.00 each from what appears to be a genealogy service located at 1110 F Street, Washington, D.C. The page lists hundreds of surnames in dense columns, offering genealogical and historical records for distinguished American families. Each manuscript reportedly documents "origin and growth of the family in Europe" and their "part in the early settlement and subsequent history of America." The ornamental coat-of-arms image is decorative branding. A small order form appears at bottom right. This is a commercial genealogy service advertisement, not editorial content, though it ran in *Judge* magazine.
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Is Your Name Here: ELOW are listed the names of some of the most distinguished American families. Our research staff has, over a period of years, completed manuscript histories of each of these families. If your surname is listed you should have your manu- script. We believe you will find it not only of keen interest, but a source of pride and satisfaction to you and your kinsmen. THESE FAMILY HISTORIES ONLY $2.00 EACH Each manuscript is a GENEALOGICAL and 9 fen” yaeateeesSgaetnd Saray HISTORICAL study of the family from ear- a 4 i ernie liest times. It records the origin and growth Hebert Medere, of the family in Europe; its place among the gentry: there; its part in the early settlement and subsequent history of America, including service in the Revolutionary War; and its achievements and leading representatives in this country. The derivation and meaning of the name are traced; recurrent family traits are brought out; genealogical data are set forth. A valuable bibli- ography is included, as well as the authoritative description of a family coat of arms. Each history is a separate and distinct work painstakingly compiled + tesereah Laren from the most authentic sources. Reproduced on paper of enduring Vere tecy Shnenettth quality and bound in a handsome black cover stamped in silver ink, Lae OSes it is suitably designed for filing among your family records or other important documents. With cach order we will send “The Romance of Coats of Arms”, an illustrated, informative publication prepared by t! ta Moonter oy reau. ‘If your order arrives promptly we will also include, at no we BeaieCue® seseey, Baer extra cost, our specially designed Ancestry Chart (regularly 3Sc per senioe, MisieDune copy). It'measures 17 by 22 inches and contains spaces in which to record the names of your ancestors in all lines for eight generations. The following is our latest revised list. The coupon, with $2.00 (no other charge), will bring you your manuscript by return mail. Satisfaction fs assured by our unconditional money-back guaranty. Any two manuscripts may be had for $3.75; any three for $5.00. Pacers =e Send for yours today. Menta Researcn Bureau, Dept.128, 1110 ee ay Menten ne, en 7 Misiexeweer, Mes Bihre Qeverts, Bursa Starse ee tiiett F St., Washington, D.C. Bighereoece Mesten Posed —— a u Welder Ramet Roa Retherters Look Also for Your Mother's and Grandmothers’ Maiden Names Reenter Beige Quer TAmeoas Garland Bag Sih raenateee Se sien ‘Deti Pawerte Garrett lead Migatre hheetey- Beattie Daven Maherter shaw Derace arr suomeet i} Enews Ge PA Bearers ewe Hi i Dee THESE ‘Areatineale Armitage Arerene ‘Arede ‘areata ti TTF BE pe inawe Fi Dee Fister a Diet Disstere ny = ae Fate Bictana Pinay Seen Binsos® fis, Scans cee eatin Sten nt i i t Mm Pe Tenet) Metstien Paratiee MeSastertey Reread Pereae IE i Hs © MEDIA RESEARCH BUREAU, Dept. 128 1110 F Street, Washington, D.C. Fiense send me postpaid the mansscr user dicated “below, entioeg 42.005 (or $278 tos ang tron 8609 ker three, payment in full. It is understood that Mf 1 am wet fully sitisbed '1"will receive an immediate reland of theie' com i} : an py Family names of manuscripts desired, For $9.50 you con have on asthestic, hand-peleted COAT OF ARMS of ony fomily listed. Our heraldic artists emblezen coch Coat of Arms te order, os parchment poper sie 11 by 14 laches. (Use conpen.) Check bere if you are enclosing $9.30 for a band painted Coat of Arms of the following family.../..... See seems ses eeeeneaseeees I EHEETEEEELL Hu i comicbooks.com