Judge — August 29, 1914 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "The Best Seller" - Judge Magazine, August 29, 1925 This cartoon depicts a commercial transaction, likely satirizing the publishing or retail industry of the 1920s. A well-dressed man in a hat presents what appears to be a book or product to a woman seated at a counter, with shelves of bottles visible behind them—suggesting a pharmacy, apothecary, or general store setting. The title "The Best Seller" is ironic commentary on commercialism. The cartoon likely mocks either aggressive salesmanship tactics, the commodification of literature, or possibly prohibit-era commerce (given the bottles in the background). The woman's skeptical expression suggests she's being persuaded to buy something of questionable value or necessity. The artist's signature appears to be present at bottom.