Judge — September 6, 1913 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# "A Spring Chicken" - Judge Magazine, September 6, 1913 This page is primarily an **advertisement for a colored illustration**, not political satire. The main image shows a young woman in a bathing suit standing on a pedestal, labeled "A Spring Chicken." The accompanying text explains this is a "colored picture" available for 25 cents, mounted and ready for framing. The phrase "spring chicken" was (and remains) slang for an attractive young woman or newcomer. The advertisement emphasizes the illustration's appeal—"peaches and cream complexion, black eyes and hair"—and markets it as suitable home decoration. This reflects early 1900s aesthetic tastes and the commercial illustration industry. The coupon below allows readers to order the print.