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This page is primarily **advertising and advice columns**, not political satire. **Main Content:** 1. **Gillette Safety Razor advertisement** (top left): A testimonial from King C. Gillette himself, emphasizing the razor's superiority—no stropping or honing required, ready to use, and adopted by "two million men." The ad positions the product as logically superior and convenient. 2. **"For the Benefit of Our Women Readers"** (bottom half): An advice column called "The Perfect Ladies' Companion" by "Mr. Hok Hok," addressing domestic and romantic problems from female readers. Topics include: a husband eating with his knife, a woman's unrequited feelings for a young man, keeping teeth warm while eating ice cream, and how to discourage an overeager male coworker. 3. **Side advertisements** for Boston Garter shoes and Pears' soap, using period beauty/fashion messaging. **Historical Context:** This reflects early 1900s gender norms—women readers seeking advice on domestic etiquette, romance, and appearance from a male "expert."

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If my Razor wasn’t good enough for me to use I wouldn’t ask you to try it! You certainly cannot doubt the sound logic and wisdom of the many arguments | have advanced in favor of my razor. You will admit that unless the GILLETTE. pouesed many points of superiority it never would have been accepted by two million men in the past three years as the best, most simple and satisfactory shaving device in the world. In the first place my razor_requites No Stropping, No Honing. It is always ready. ‘That's why it's the most prac- tical. You can shave in three to five minutes. The thin, na perfect shave \w—that my razor just fite your ca: Action must execution. holder, ‘ edged Nexible bl 24 heen packed lined leather case and the price is $5.00. Combination Sets from $6.50 to $50.00 GILLETTE SALES COMPANY 26) Tins Bail 263 Kimball Building 263 Stock Exchange Bain “ BOSTON tio * For the Benefit of Our Women Readers | in the myriad homes where “ Judge” is a favorite, we have entered into an arrangement with the famous editor of * The Perfect Ladies’ Companion,” Mr. Hik Hok. Any perfect lady among our readers who has troubles of household or heart may go in perfect confidence to Mr. Hok, who will at intervals convey through these pages advice or comfort, as the case may demand. «Jone term as a Mr. Hok: My husband ser bany, While he was there Pnever was so proud inm nuts turned there is a el r my happiness that overshadows all our home-life. | has tearned to eat with his knife and ¢ the habit. Is there any sort of Keeley cure for it? i D.W., rup, Emma, Glue a strip of s of the k ther cure him or keep him fi ‘ain, and in the other yt ar Mr. Hok: Last summ lieve we both fell in love at first hy my acquaint: » key as expectin, the We Y., and from hil oung, man (and -d to be very vst terms), hi tedly (in the fon Do you think I should continue to write to him, and what could [write that would be effectual in eliciting an answer from him? tely, r, is that you You will r from him $ open for a » is tied down, Dear Mr. Hok: How can I make a chimney draw? Housekeeper, Ww ducted teach Grant E. Hamilton, the artist, nd we honestly him. can only suggest, madam, thi » school of caricature Mail your chimney : For a long time I have be about to state, and on which I would like to ask your very val Tam a stenographer and typewriter, and in our office there is (very quod loking) who, from the time T came here, has showed me v dv attentions and has insisted on takingg me out on an average of once or tw week and always to the swellest shows and restaurants our town affords. the trols he is so very quiet that I have to do all the talking, f which isn’t very time isn’t very € ining, have come te the point now Ww ight of him (he's such a dope) and ub hit I show it very plainly. I just love te Ladies, bring your everyon mblyman at Al- he has re- nung, N.Y. ent you would by al look ing r and around Christmas time I from him, but just then he was suddenly called off to etter from him very soon after he left N. not heard il waiting. ”” ngth, nother, cloves Meridian, Miss. con- eve he could 1 puzzled over the case which Iam young man Still he insists on rrows and perplexities to Mr. Hok. He will help you. HE HUMORS THE?” New clerk" notice some of these STYLE Dealer—* No; sume kind, but diftes- Hh COMFORT THE IMPROVED ently packed. Some customers want it barrel opened at the bottom and some at the top." —Aansas City Independent. Only One that is LAXATIVE BROMO QU! the sienatun W. GROVI over to cure 4 Cakl in One Day, Used the World CAUSE FOR ANXIETY. ‘WRG The Name Is stamp The baby was slow about talking, on every loop—Be sure it’s and his aunt was deploring that fact there Four-year-old Elizabeth listened any THE hp! iously “Oh, mother,” she ventured at length, CUSHION “do you think he'll grow up English? surTon We couldn't any of us understand him CLASP if he turned out to be French." —Ex. LIES FLAT TO THE LEO— NEVER SLIPS, TEARS, ROR fruit with a little ‘ URFASTENS ‘Worn All Over The World A KINDLY OFFER. who was Re Colorado hunt, aly, Wyoming AT'S neighbors, when conte * Johnny ENUINE REFUSE ALL SUBSTITUTES «trip te Washington this winter, men tioned the fact to Goll, “Say, if you go," said the guide 3 the President a tine and have him look you up." —Lippincett’s YOU CAN'T STUMP US. “Beauty and grace from The Assyrian wis scratching’ some hi lyphies on a brick. What you writing?” asked his chum. “Hanged | if 1 know,” responded. the engraver, no condition rise; Use Pears,’ sweet maid, uit T guess some of those Assyriologists | there all the secret lies.” of th ticth century ean transkite it all ri Philadelphia Public Ledger Subd Everywhere taking me out and I certainly enjoy the theatre, because even if he's along I can | about him, pw, dear friend, do you think it is wrong for me to. remembering that he thinks he's having. a ygood time Anxiously awaiting your reply, Lam, Your little friend in NEED, Sarah Squires, Indianapolis, Ind. ng a ood time? Maybe he sation keeps him th ‘ourage him for that How do you know that he thinks he's ha’ walking in his sleep, and the stesdy hum of conv him go, Sarah, and this young man some evening, and th Dear Mr. Hok: I ha’ Let talks back, An unusual sound will waken someone hock will injure him, had two letters from a young man whom I met only a little while ago. They are the only ones | ever got from him. The first was an invite to +, and the en’ was lilac with a pink stamp, ‘The second letter had its stamp on upside dowr r sir, 1 want to know if you know the language of stam dif | was to infur anything from thes Your true friend, Susie S. Elmira, N. Y. nited, friend Susie, but the * The second with the language of stamps is | rany dress you like; 1am color-blind, re, L have been drinkin, pt for Mock-Polarbear? My husband has re- inds he cannot be happy ast once a week. Up till now I have found it impos- peevish and discontented every day. ear meat, and be easier to Dear Mr. Hok: Is there tly returned from an arcti without polarbear steak at sible to procure any, and he is growing. mot Do you know of anything that woud taste like polar! ol ny pedition, and says that Wife, Pensacola, Fla. Yas, indeed, nT: » straps and holes, and then let them simn When they are dried, broil them in & pan with one cup of codliver oil. Garnish with white hairs from a fur rug. a pair of old t ream? Dear Mr. Hok: How can I keep my teeth warm while eating ic Ch ence. Dubuque, Ta, it, Clarence, Cover them with two blankets a comicbooks.com