Judge, 1913-11-15 · page 22 of 24
Judge — November 15, 1913 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **subscription advertisement** for Judge magazine's special Christmas issue (dated December 6th), not a political cartoon. The page uses humorous promotional copy to sell subscriptions. The text employs self-aggrandizing satire typical of Judge's house style: it boasts the Christmas issue will be "more than double the size" and promises it will sell out immediately ("S.R.O. sign"). The reference to "Eugene, Eugenie and the little Eugenics" appears to be a playful family name pun, possibly alluding to early 20th-century eugenics debates, though this remains unclear. The accompanying illustrations show cartoonish figures in Judge's typical style—exaggerated facial features and caricature work—but serve mainly as decorative support for the ad copy rather than carrying specific political commentary. The subscription price of $5.00 and mention of "Fifteen Copecs in Russia" suggest this is an early 20th-century publication. The overall tone is lighthearted salesmanship rather than satirical commentary on current events.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
e Feel That Christmas e e Spirit? Christmas, did you say? Sure! Only about 6 weeks hence. My! how time has been volplaning! And the CHRISTMAS JUDGE, out December 6th, you know, is merely a matter of 21 days. That it's going to be some number, you may rely upon our veracity. More than double the size of the regular issue and brimful of wit, humor, color, caricature and a touch of pathos, just to temper its hilarious mirth. Really, CHRISTMAS JUDGE is a holiday gift in itsel—a volume of good things from cover to cover. Speaking of covers, you set to see this one; it’s in full colors by—come to think of it, it’s not by anyone. It's one of those clever little things that "just happened"—sort of inspiration that will tickle the whole family—Eugene, Eugenie and the little Eugenics. Better send in your subscription right now, because we are perfectly certain that an hour after CHRISTMAS JUDGE is on sale the newsdealers will hang out the S. R. O. sign—meaning, "sold right out." A score of well-known illustrators have helped to make CHRISTMAS eee a pictorial prize-package; price Ten Cents, United States currency or ifteen Copecs in Russia. An unusual number at the usual price—that’s why they won't last. From a literary standpoint, CHRISTMAS \etion will sparkle like a / fresh-filled glass of the golden grape dvi bested bates seiciiny ak the brim." Pardon us if we grow a bit poetic—the wine hasn't gone to our heaadAK—CHRISTMAS . JUDGE is so good, we can’t re- strain ourselves. Really, we could go on this way for two more pages, but we fear our enthusiasm may betray us into tipping-off a few good things and spoil for you the pleasure a anticipation. Anyhow, we've done our duty—we've wamed you to place your order now. tas i you miss the CHRISTMAS JUDGE it’s your ault Subscription $5.00. Judge 225 Fifth Avenue New York comicbooks.com