Judge, 1914-06-06 · page 22 of 24
Judge — June 6, 1914 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and advice columns**, not political satire. The dominant content includes: - **White Rock mineral water ad** (top): Claims health benefits like "vim, vigor, vitality" - **"Passing the Mustard"** (right): A humorous illustrated poem about proving one's courage through increasingly absurd stunts - **Multiple product ads**: Keeley Institute (addiction treatment), Hotel Imperial (dancing venue), diamonds-on-credit offers - **Advice column**: "Every Man Who Has a Son" and other Q&A exchanges addressing practical life questions The "Passing the Mustard" cartoon satirizes masculine bravado and dare-taking culture, showing a figure performing dangerous stunts to prove toughness. The overall page reflects early 20th-century concerns: substance abuse treatment, consumer credit, and gender expectations.