Judge, 1912-08-24 · page 20 of 24
Judge — August 24, 1912 — page 20: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It features vintage print ads from the early 20th century, including whiskey ("Pure Food Whiskey"), a Boston hotel, chewing gum (Chiclets), and fraternal organization materials. The only narrative content is a short story excerpt titled "Adjusting Difficulties" (continued from previous page), depicting a domestic comedy: Mr. Hentz breaks the doorbell, his wife Mrs. Hentz fixes it by adding sal ammoniac, an electrician is called, and humor derives from Mr. Hentz's incompetence being gently mocked by both his wife and the tradesman. The story's resolution shows marital affection restored through Mrs. Hentz's competence and Mr. Hentz's self-deprecating admission of error—fairly typical light domestic humor for the era.
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