Judge — December 20, 1913 — page 24: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is an advertisement, not editorial content or political satire. It promotes "Between the Acts Little Cigars" to be kept at one's desk or in a "Glad-Rags" (slang for evening clothes). The imagery uses a well-dressed man in formal attire—top hat, tuxedo, white shirt—as an aspirational figure. The cigar boxes shown appear decorative and compact, marketed as convenient for office or social settings. The phrase "For a Hundred Odd Intervals" suggests these small cigars fill brief moments throughout the day. The ad appeals to masculinity and sophistication, positioning the product as an accessory for refined gentlemen. The price "10 for 10c" emphasizes affordability. This represents early 20th-century advertising conventions before modern health warnings about tobacco products.