Judge, 1909-07-10 · page 14 of 16
Judge — July 10, 1909 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **puzzle contest page** rather than political satire. Judge magazine ran a "Bird Contest" asking readers to identify six birds depicted in simple line drawings, then write brief articles explaining the jokes and which they preferred. Winners received cash prizes ($10 for first place) or subscriptions to Judge's sister publication, *Sir Hopkins' Own Book*. The page is surrounded by period **advertisements** for consumer products: Sunny Brook Whiskey, Pears' Soap, Mennen's talcum powder, Blatz Beer, Marvel feminine hygiene product, and cigars. These ads reflect early 1900s consumer culture and marketed goods. The contest instructions occupy the center, while advertisements fill the margins—typical of Judge's revenue model. The content reflects Judge's identity as entertainment for middle-class readers who could afford both the magazine and advertised luxury goods.
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“Green Stamp” w seals every bottie of ie the exact Age, Proof and thy St whiney wiinin tne Sate I mellowness and flavor THOUSAND ISLAND HOUSE ALEXANDRIA BAY NEW YORK THE VENICE OF AMERICA Fish- etc, Opens June 20th. ing, boating, golf, Send for booklet to 0. G. STAPLES Owner and Proprietor The goodness in Pears’ Soap is an antidote for all bad complexions. For goodness sake use Pears’. Sold in America and elsewhere. MENNEN’S GORATED TALCUM TOILET POWDER After Shaving. very brief ai Each of the first five pictures represents some bird. issue of Jt Can you name the If so, write these six n not over one hundred words—about For your skill tin down five birds and tell us what the produc! and send them to us with a little article- what joke you like best (and why) in this issue of Juv in solving the puzzles and in writing the article Jupce will send $10 for the best reply received at the office before August Ist, 1909. | To those sending the Ige's Library for one year. To those who send in the next best twenty replies subscription to our monthly magazine of fun, Sis Hopkins’ Own , simply for your convenience the margin of this page may be used to write the art | may suit your convenience, Send your reply to Puzzle Editor, Bird Contest JUDGE 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City sg advertisements please mention Juoce In answer It will be appreciated The sixth picture Use a separate piece of paper or this page, as “Drink it for Health and Character Remember The Aa Label va EVERY WOMAN js interested and should know about the won. fe MARVEL WHIRLING SPRAY ROMEIKE'S me OF BRAINS 23 CIGARS -MADE AT KEY West HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PAPER WA REHOUSE teen South Brighton [BAeeens MAKE ‘SIDE MONEY best thing out. Travel anywhere money. Write at once. SEDELKE’@ 4 COMPANY, Dept. 11, ELYRIA, O84