Judge, 1911-11-25 · page 24 of 24
Judge — November 25, 1911 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertisement page**, not satirical content. It showcases four artworks by James Montgomery Flagg—a prominent illustrator of the era—to promote Judge magazine's art print catalog as Christmas gifts. The four illustrated pieces appear to be genre scenes depicting social situations: "The Only Way to Eat an Orange" (domestic comedy), "The Hypnotist" (likely a satirical scene about mesmerism's popularity), "The Third Degree" (appears to reference interrogation or social pressure), and "A Widow's Weeds" (domestic drama). The ad's appeal emphasizes that pictures serve as thoughtful, permanent reminders of the donor's consideration—a common marketing pitch for art prints as gifts. It encourages readers to order the full catalog "NOW" rather than waiting for Christmas shopping season. The page reflects early 20th-century commercial illustration and Judge's dual role as satirical publication and art vendor.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
By James Montgomery Flags. By James Montgomery Flags. THE HYPNOTIST: THE ONLY WAY TO EAT AN ORANGE.’ Phitccravers ie sepia 1618 Photogravure in sepia, 12 x 16 One dollar Fifty cents Hand colored, Two dollars Hand colored, One Dollar. By James Montgomery Flage. By James Montgomery Flags. A WIDOW'S WEEDS Plate marked photogelatine print in sepia Photogravure in black, 12 x 16 12216, Fifty cents, Fifty cents “THE THIRD DEGREE.” HRISTMAS PRESENTS and suitable gifts for every occasion A picture is always an acceptable present. It is con- stantly before the recipient. It is a continual reminder of the thoughtfulness of the donor. This is especially true when it is a hand-colored Judge art print. Catalogue of Judge prints will be mailed to you for ten cents. It contains illustrations of thirty-eight pictures by sixteen leading artists. Don’t wait until Christmas time, but send for a cat- alogue NOW. Art Print Department Pictures copyright LESLIE-JUDGE COMPANY Judge Co. 225 Fifth Avenue, New York comicbooks.com