Judge, 1913-12-06 · page 32 of 40
Judge — December 6, 1913 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and holiday-themed content**, not political satire. The main elements are: **"What Christmas Means"** - A poem by Roscoe Gilmore Stott presenting different perspectives on Christmas across social classes. It contrasts wealthy people's expectations (jewelry, fur coats, luxury goods) with poor people's grim reality ("the broken heart, the hunger craze; The rent collector ought to come"). The final verse acknowledges class inequality: "It means that God just loves a few!" This reflects Progressive-era social criticism of economic disparity during the holiday season. **"Breen's Christmas Present"** - A sentimental story about wealthy friends collectively rebuilding a poor man's burned house as a Christmas gift, emphasizing community charity without humiliating the recipient. The remaining content consists of **period advertisements** for watches, furniture, and other goods marketed as Christmas gifts—typical of Judge's commercial pages. The social commentary here is gentle moralism about wealth inequality and charitable Christmas spirit rather than sharp political satire.
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