Judge, 1915-11-06 · page 23 of 28
Judge — November 6, 1915 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotional content** rather than political satire. The left side features a Leslie's Illustrated Weekly Newspaper advertisement promoting itself as "Up-to-the-Minute Woman"—targeting the 350,000 American homes (particularly women) who read it for efficient, timely news coverage and practical content. It's a circulation-building pitch emphasizing speed and broad appeal. The center contains **"With the College Wits,"** a collection of jokes from college humor magazines. These brief, mild gags joke about modern life (phonographs, court proceedings, social class defined by wealth) with no apparent political agenda—typical college humor of the era. The right side features advertisements for **Sterling Gum** and key holders, using humorous copy to sell products. Overall, this is a **typical early 20th-century magazine page** mixing light humor with commercial content—not a vehicle for political commentary.
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MNlustrateu Weekly Newspaper Fig Wished 191855 pce Leslie’s Up-to-the- Minutewoman OMEN of 350,000 Ameri- can homes read Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly News- per because its wide appeal holds something as definite for them as it does for each other member of the home-group. Among practical people Leslie’s has a remarkable following because it is efficient. News pictures of every im- portant event, show Leslie’s readers what is going on in the world almost as soon as the press associations can flash it to the dailies. Besides the literary features are the departments : Jasper’s Hints to Money-Makers Leslie’s Motor Department Leslie’s Travel Bureau Leslie- Judge Co. 225 Fifth Ave. New York,N.Y. Please send me Leslie's for one year (52 issues) for which I enclose five ($5) dollars. You can get Leslie’s at any newsstand for ten cents a copy. Five dollars with coupon in -comer will bring you fifty - two issues. Address With the College Wits Vacation Over—‘ Well, she was worth it.”—Record. Modern—Ham—are the Jones’ modern? Eggs—Modern? Well, I should say so; they call their dog with the phono- graph.—Penn State Froth. This For It—Sniper—I’ve knocked the spike orf of ‘is bloomin’ elmit—'e’s took the top orf o’ my bloomin’ ear—and it’s my shot next!—London Opinion. The Exact Place—Judge—Did you strike this man in an excess of irascibility? x No, suh. I done hit him in de ndant—(in a I demand ni The defendant — will please remember that he is in a court room. —Penn State Froth, Whatawallop—The Elephant—Oh, did I step on your foot again? His Partner (resigned and game) —I didn’t know you'd been off it yet. —Jack O’ Lantern. In the Middle Class —IV ifey—What is the social scale that the novels talk so much about? Hubby—That is where they weigh money —Illinois Siren. Obeying Orders—Manager of Bellevue- Stratford—Boy, stop whistling in the hall! Bellboy—Merely obeying orders, sir. Iam paging madame’s French poodle.—Prnch Bowl. Subtle She sat on the steps at eventide, Enjoying the balmy air, He came and asked, “May I sit by your site? And she gave him a vacant stair Widorc Where the Accent Fell—W itch Hazel— * What do you like best about Mr. Spenditt’s personalit Rose Water—The purse.—Pelican. Hiss-s-s-s-s-s!!! But read the six points first—carefully. Point 1—Crowded with flavor Point 2—Velvety body —NO GRIT Point 3—Crumble-proof Point 4—Sterling purity Point 5—From a daylight factory Point 6—Untouched by hands Poin @) (Lax % PEPPERMINT=IM RED VRAPPER CINNAMON «16 BLUE WRAPPER The STERLING GUM COMPANY, Inc. Long Island City yoo carry them 2 DANDA LLAINER ALY CASE ‘Wad Your Rane Stamped in Gold leat i 25e Papas [40¢ (oben Kade Dands Leather Conds and Nectlee DINK W. WIG. CO, $2 hha SL. Rew Yor PayasYouWish’ | to wear for 10 full Saye, Te goa can tell comicbooks.com