Judge — October 10, 1914 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page (October 10, 1914) **Main Content:** This page is primarily **advertisements** rather than political satire. The top features a Gem Damaskeene Razor ad using a nursery rhyme format ("Mary, Mary, quite contrary") to sell razors as a solution for tough beards. The cartoon imagery shows exaggerated male and female figures in period dress as visual hook. **Secondary Advertisement:** The Hotel McAlpin ad emphasizes that despite European War food price increases affecting New York hotels and restaurants, *this* hotel has maintained moderate tariffs and quality service. **Historical Context:** Published October 1914, this reflects early WWI impact on American commerce and pricing—the war had recently begun in Europe (August 1914), creating supply and cost concerns visible in contemporary advertising.