Judge, 1915-11-13 · page 23 of 28
Judge — November 13, 1915 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotional content** for Leslie's Illustrated Weekly Newspaper, with a secondary section of college humor jokes. The main feature advertises Leslie's as a gift subscription, emphasizing its coverage of contemporary events (particularly naval/military matters—"Uncle Sam's plans for a new navy") through picture reporters who "cover" world events. This positions Leslie's as modern, comprehensive journalism for family reading. The "With the College Wits" section reproduces brief jokes from various college humor publications (Penn State Froth, Jester, Lampoon, etc.)—typical period collegiate humor involving principals disapproving of dating, soldiers, marriage proposals, and Irish dialect humor. The right side features advertisements for Sterling Gum (emphasizing its "7-point" purity standards) and French's Cuban Cigars. The page reflects early-20th-century magazine culture: lightweight satirical content mixed with advertising, and college humor as popular entertainment.
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Mlustrated Weekly Newspaper & stablishod an 98 . Now 4 r0"5 pie, In the Fighting Top ee papers are full of Uncle Sam's plans for a new navy. What do you know about a battleship? Things you read about in the news- papers you can see in Leslie’s, flashed in by a staff of picture reporters who “cover” every world event. Besides the news and the special articles are the departments—some- thing for each member of the family a motor department, Jasper's Hints to Money-Makers, the travel and the trade export bureaus, sports and the rest. HERE’S A CHRISTMAS SUGGESTION A subscription to Leslie’s is a gift that won't wear out. It is really fifty- two separate gifts in one. Fill out the coupon in the corner and your friend will receive a handsome card bearing your name with the announcement that Leslie’s will be sent for the rest of the year as a gift from you. lie’ Leslie’s Nlastrated Weekly Newspaper A five-dollar bill, a money-order or a check will do. With the College Wits Principal—I don’t want to hear of your going automobiling with young Hicks any more. Fair one—No, mi won't hear of it at all. time you A Tragedy—“How’s that black-and- tan dog of yours?” “Dead.” “y . swallowed a bunch of watch-keys, and they wound him up.”"—Penn State Froth. No Use for Him—Visitor—We are get- ting up a rafile for an old soldier. Won't you buy a ticket? Miss Innocence—Mercy, no! would I do with him?—Jester, What What He Wanted—Dealer—This en- gine will develop seventy —horse-power without a vibration. Buyer—And how much with one? the best money can buy.—Lampoon. I want Mike’s Idea—‘‘ Hey, Moike, and phwat ‘ink of these new sanitary drinkin’ °, Pat, and soon we'll have to spit on our hands wid an eye dropper.”—Purple Cow. Princeton Tiger. Diplomacy—I/rate Father—If 1 catch that young idler around here again [ll ; his head. cet, Daughter—But he’s not an idler, father; he prize fighter. Irate Father—Oh, well, then, of course I will have to treat him as a friend of yours. —Chaparral. Accommodating Pop—Son (just back from old Siwash)—S: Pop, drive more carefully. I lost my equilibrium then! Pop—Wal, now, I'll back up and you can get out and look for it.—Punch Bowl. Willing—Voice—Is this the Weather Bureau? How about a shower to-night? Prophet—Don't ask me. If you need one, take it.—Chaparral. Clara—They say that the codfish lays five thousand eggs a year. Claude—That’s nothing. Clara—Nothing, eh! I'd like to see you do it.—Brunonian. should Insist that Abbott's : insures your getting the very jaltimore, Ma. (aby) Every lover of a good cock! Bitters be used in making beat. C.W. Abbott & Co, Two disguised Tinker- ton detectives hoofing it after that 7th Point. Of course, you'll know better. Point 7 is in the gum. No one can disguise that fact. Crowded with flavor. Point 2. Velvety body —NO GRIT. Point 3. Crumble-proof. Point 4. Sterling purity. Point 5. From adaylight factory. Point 6. Untouched by hands, Point @) (Lax Point 1. rrrensiasnia seca poe CINNAMON = BLUE WRAPPER: The STERLING GUM COMPANY, Inc. Long Island City mes Fi at Rich Cuban Cigars 5 ‘a staunch, permanent ‘That's why we've gone ve genuine Cuban can't break you, but they will mak. customer of French's Cuban Speci to extra expense to place this sample bor trmokes of the choicest flavor and fragrance in your hands at lees than cost. Will you prove it for yeursell—to-day? You riak nothing! Send 2% silver or stampa. We pay postage. FRENCH TOBACCO CO., Dept. 5, Statesville, N.C. WANTED —AN IDEA! WHO CAN THINK OF SOME simple thing to patent. Protect your ideas, they may bring You wealth. Write for ““Neoded’ Inventions” and “How to Get Your Patent and. Your Mon ph & Co., Patent Atte 's. Dept. 120, Washi . comicbooks.com