Judge, 1910-11-19 · page 20 of 24
Judge — November 19, 1910 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising and humor section** from Judge magazine, a satirical publication. The page contains: **Main Content:** - Several brief humorous anecdotes under headings like "Shear Steel" and "Settled Quickly," typical of Judge's satirical format—short jokes poking fun at contemporary society - A poem about a "hobble" (likely referencing the hobble skirt, a restrictive women's fashion of the 1910s-1920s), humorously presented as something one hangs in a closet - Advertisements for Philip Morris cigarettes, Blatz beer, and a "Magic Foot Drafts" rheumatism remedy **The Satire:** The page mocks women's fashion sense, bureaucratic indifference, and contemporary magazine content (including sensationalism about disease). The "hobble" poem satirizes restrictive women's fashions by presenting the garment as a storage item rather than clothing. **Historical Context:** The advertising reflects early 20th-century concerns (rheumatism remedies, cigarettes), while the humor reflects Judge's role as a publication for educated, middle-class readers who appreciated gentle social commentary.
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