Judge, 1911-12-16 · page 24 of 24
Judge — December 16, 1911 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertisement page** rather than satirical content. It showcases four James Montgomery Flagg illustrations available for purchase as art prints through Leslie-Judge Company. The four cartoons advertised are: - "The Only Way to Eat an Orange" - "The Hypnotist" - "The Third Degree" - "A Widow's Weeds" The images appear to depict domestic and social scenarios typical of early 20th-century Judge humor—though the reproduction quality makes specific details difficult to discern. "The Third Degree" likely references police interrogation tactics, a common satirical subject. The main text is a **sales pitch** arguing that Judge art prints make ideal Christmas gifts because they're constant reminders of the donor's thoughtfulness. The company encourages readers to request their catalog immediately rather than wait until the holiday season. This reflects Judge's dual function as both satirical magazine and commercial art publisher.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
By James Montgomery Flagg. By James Montgomery Flagg. “THE ONLY WAY TO EAT eee EAT AN ORANGE: Photogravure in sepia, 15 x 18 Photogravure in sepia, 12x 16 One dollar Fifty cents Hand colored, Two dollars Hand colored, One Dollar. By James Montgomery Flagg. By James Montgomery Flage. “THE THIRD DEGREE.” A WIDOW'S WEEDS Plate marked photogelatine print in sepia Photogravure in black, 12 x 16 } 12216, Fifty cents. Fifty cents CHRISTMAS 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