Judge, 1909-07-24 · page 12 of 16
Judge — July 24, 1909 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Judge magazine (circa 1909) built around a puzzle contest. The "Judge's Prize Picture Puzzle Contest" occupies the center, asking readers to identify five American cities and one advertised product from six cartoon illustrations, then write an article explaining their choices. Winners receive cash prizes. The six cartoon panels (numbered 1-6) appear to be satirical city scenes, though specific identities are unclear from the OCR. The surrounding space is filled with period advertisements for alcohol (Blatz Beer, Western Champagne, whiskey), toiletries (Mennen's Talcum Powder), soap (Pears'), and vacation destinations (Thousand Island House). The satirical content is minimal here—this functions primarily as a **revenue-generating advertising vehicle** disguised as reader engagement. The "puzzle" format was a common early 1900s marketing tactic to encourage magazine purchases and reader participation while filling pages with paid advertisements.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
The Voice of Reason “Drink it for fi Health and Contentment” Quality and Character Remember The 44 Label ppLAl?é Order a case sent home Pears’ clear complexion, open that Soap has brought the glow of health to millions of fair faces. Sobtin A secret rica aml every other country, The Truth Can be told about Great Western Champagne the Atanderd ot dmeriean Wieee Renreae of Biba? SOUR PLEASANT VALLEY WINE 0,, Sole Makers, Rhelas, N.Y. | st by repetabn wn HUNDREDS ¢ THOUSANDS, Of Canadiana think Gonlerham & Worts ” Special is the best Whisky made, Millions tn. the United Staten have wt even tradi United Staten stock ried inthe. warehounen of ‘Messrs Waker McLaughlin, Chicago, Iltnoia. —-* JUDGE’S PRIZE PICTURE The sixth picture repre Can you name the five cities and tell us what the produc! six names down and send them to us with a little article- skill in solving the best reply uae In Winter IT’S A COLD PUZZLE CONTEST Open to all, whether subscribers to Junge: or not nts some product advertised in this issue of Jt If so, write these | not ov two hun- ou like least in this issue of Jupcr. e puzzles and in writing the article JupGe will pre August 15th, 1909, To thos ct or nearest correct solutions $1 * next twenty best replies as r. To those who send in the Wane Be good to your poor Xzie4 old stomach these PRE ® hot days and restless ~ nights. Don’t ask it] | to assimilate raw, rank, nonde-| | script whiskies. Give it good,| | pure, gentle old IW. HARPER FIRST AID TO DIGESTION fa | THOUSAND || * |ISLAND HOUSE|| * NEW YORK THE VENICE OF AMERICA], 0), Opens June 20th. Fish- a ing, boating, golf, etc. ie ~ {SCOTLAND'S | aaa Send for booklet to The 0. G. STAPLES Owner and Proprietor MENNEN’S BORATED TALCUM TOILET POWDER HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PAPER WAREHOUSE No 6 Bleecker Street Branch W man Street, New Yet ! 6 cesene eens saveesen cenensienee ALL KIND MADE To ORDER EUROPE. jrencc cpagurorn Seat | ladiesabroad. Very highest references, AdiressS2 th Brighton Avenue, Atlantic City, NS Send your reply to Puzzle Editor, City Contest E ; JUDGE iB The best thing out. ‘Travel anywhere sof 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City «| SevetKE'S COMPANY Bei nym, In answering advertisements please mention Juoce. _ It will be appreciated. econ ARBERS MAKE SIDE MONE!