Judge, 1912-03-23 · page 2 of 24
Judge — March 23, 1912 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **contents and advertising page** rather than a political cartoon. The page lists editorial and article titles for that week's issue, along with contributor names. The main visual element is an **advertisement for "The Family Jewel,"** a novelty item sold by Leslie-Judge Company for 25 cents. It features an illustration of a baby sitting atop a ring, with text promising "a jolly, rollicking baby" whose "merry little face will drive away the blues." The ad humorously commodifies cuteness—suggesting one can purchase whimsy and joy. This reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and novelty merchandise marketing. The specific reference or joke about why a baby-topped ring was called "The Family Jewel" is unclear from context alone.
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u e Copysight 1912, by Lestie~Judge Company. Entered at the Post-office at New York as Second-ciass Mall Matter. Cable Address, “* Judgark."’ Telephone, 6632 Madison Squar Published weekly by Lestie-Judge Company, Brunswick Building, 225 Fifth Avenue, New Vork |. Rollauer. Assistant Treasurer. John A. Sleicher, Presiden Reuben P. Seicher, Secretary. VOL. LXII. MARCH 23, 1912 CONTENTS Frontispiece . é . Will Craceford Ballad of Free Seeds . . . . . McLandburgh Wilson Roy K. Moulton Notes from the Basswood Bugle . * . Maki . Ellis O. Jones ig Prog: ° Johanie’s Primer Lesson . . . . . . Harrold Skinner Bitterteles Blessed are the Peacemakers Bounties on Children That Ever-present * Houn'”’ The Prevailing Panacea Beware! A Paternal Court A Literary Expose . * . . Henry Edward Warner The Modera Woman Athirst for Knowledge ‘ . Fe * 3 Carolyn Wells Unnatural History Lesson—The Crab . . . : ©. G. Garretion Her Message . . See Advertising Section . : Wilham Sanford What They Might Have Said « See Advertising Sectron T. Stempfel, Jr. Ten Reasons Why Women Should Vote See Advertuing Section . Olive H. Rabe Ete. Ete., Ete. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year, or 62 numbers : . $5.00 Six months, or 26 numbers - + $200 Thirteen weeks - : re) Rebeeriptions payable Jo, advance, by draft on xpress or postal BUROPEAN AGENTS — International News Compa ), Cuancery Lane, E. C., London; Brentano's, Avenue de COpera, Paris; Saarbach'a News Exchange, it John Street, Adelphi, London: 64 Rue de la Vietoire, 2 2c > Germany. Submeriptions and advertising for all the publicat! P y will be taken at rewular rates at any of the above offices. Contributors must include a stamped and self-addressed envelope with all manuscripts, otherwise return of the latter when found unavailable cannot be guaranteed. it such material, submitted for publication, only on condition that we shall not be held responsible for its loss or injury whilein our hands or in tre If JupOR cannot be found at any news-stand, the publishers will be under obligations if that fact be promptly reported on postal card or Ly letter. BACK NUMBERS: Present year, 10 cents per copy ; 1611, 20 cents ; 1910, 30 cents, ete The contents af JUPGE are protected by copyright in both the United States and Great Britain. Postage free in the United States, ite dependencies, and Mexico. To Canadian Provinces add [0 cents a year for postage; to all foreign countries add $1.00 a year. WesTERN ADVERTISING Orrice: Marquette Building, Chicago, Hil. We receive Send 25c. and this baby is yours The Family Jewel It is such a jolly, rollicking baby---just a look at its merry little face will drive away the blues---you can’t resist it. An aartist’s colored proof on_ super- coated paper will be sent to you for 25c. Send for catalogue of Judge Art I lie-Judge Company Prints. 10c. will bring it to you —it contains reproductions of 38 225 Fifth Avenue pictures by 16 leading artists— New York pictures that you'll want to frame. advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com