Judge, 1928-11-24 · page 29 of 36
Judge — November 24, 1928 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes advertising with theatrical criticism and humor. The main satirical content is the "Mormon Wedding" joke, which mocks the practice of polygamy by imagining a wedding ceremony where the preacher addresses multiple brides at once. The humor relies on contemporary anti-Mormon sentiment—polygamy was a notorious aspect of early Mormon practice and a frequent target of American satire. The theatrical review discusses a play titled with an "unfortunate" name (appears to be about nails/prostitution based on context), praising its ability to hold audience attention despite weak plotting. The advertisements dominate: Sir Walter Raleigh pipe tobacco and the Book-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit. These ads are straightforward marketing, emphasizing product quality and family-friendly amenities respectively, with no satirical intent. The page reflects early 20th-century attitudes toward Mormonism and period consumer culture.
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PIPE is all right in a closed car, but — be sure it’s properly loaded. Sir Walter's favorite smoking mixture is ex- ceptionally mild. Its fragrance is welcome No other tobacco is so carefully packed — | in heavy gold foil and then in tins—to preserve its delightful flavor. Every pipe- ful is in perfect smoking condition, right down to the bottom of the tin. LIMITED OFFER (for the United States only) If your favorite tobacconist does not carry Sir Walter Raleigh, send us bis name and addres In return for this courtesy, we'll be delighted to sead you without charge a full-size tia of this milder pipe mixture. Dept. J, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. Winston-Salem, N. C. FUSEE LIZZIE TELLER TATTER PAWN MAURICE MADISON ADDER has embroidered the faded fabric with touches of humor, irony imagination that every once in a while make it look like picce of tapestry. certain: you may find all the fault with the play that you wish to, and very properly, but it will hold you in your scat. That is the best tribute that a certain gent who often has trouble staying in his seat can pay it. The play's title is unfortunate. A better one would have “Nails.” a rare A Mormon Wedding Some people wonder what the Mormon wedding ceremony is like. It's something like this: Preacher (to groom): “Do you take these women to L fully wedded wives Groom: I do.” Preacher (to brides); “Do you nd | One thing is | your law- | take this man to be your lawfully | wedded husband ?"" Brides We do.” Preacher: “Some of you girls | there in the back will have to speak louder if you want to be included in this.” | —New York Times SIR WALTER | RALEIGH Who discovered how good a pipe can be milder It’s “Shay, d’ya know who I am? I wanna go home.” | | | THE BOOK-CADILLAC HOTEL Carl M. Sayder, Managing Director DETROIT The BookOadillac Notel Good night This Book-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit is a safe and a delight- ful hotel for your children, for we planned for them, too. There's a house physician and there’s a dentist to allay any sudden ache or ill, We've cer- tified milk and foods just for sensitive folk. There are chil- dren’s shops in the hotel. There’s a maid service you'll like and meals in your room, if youask it, with funny candles for each of their years ++ + Then, when evening comes and sleepy eyes close and open and close, you can tuck them into cribs clean and soft, to drift into dreams, to meet their own pet heroes and commit what hair-brained oddities they like, drink innumerable fizzy drinks, wear tattered clothes, eat great stacks of solid chocolate, in that quaint, inconsequent dream- land where everyone understands them and everyone approves +¢+Good night. See you soon,