Judge, 1909-07-24 · page 13 of 16
Judge — July 24, 1909 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page primarily contains **advertisements and literary content** rather than political satire. The main text, "Time to Pray," is a poem satirizing Rudyard Kipling's famous work "The Fool" through repeated references to "1909." The poem mocks societal changes and women's fashion (particularly "the Year of the Sheath"—likely referencing a narrow skirt silhouette). It suggests that Kipling's 1890s moral fable about foolishness would have different relevance in the modern era of 1909, with women pursuing wealth and independence rather than traditional roles. The illustrations by James Montgomery Flagg accompanying the text appear to depict period social scenes—a bazaar and street encounter—that humorously illustrate courtship and economic dynamics of the era. The page is otherwise dominated by **advertisements**: High Life Beer (Miller-Milwaukee), "Nervy Nat's Adventures" book, an Oregon pumpkin display notice, and Oftis diamonds. These are typical commercial content expected in Judge magazine's pages.
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