Judge, 1915-12-11 · page 22 of 28
Judge — December 11, 1915 — page 22: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains primarily **advertisements** interspersed with satirical commentary on **women's suffrage**. The main political content criticizes Philadelphia for opposing women's voting rights despite being the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence. The article mocks anti-suffrage arguments, particularly the claim that granting women votes would double election costs. A dialogue labeled "Heard After Election Day" portrays working-class men acknowledging women received significant vote totals in recent elections (likely referencing 1912-1914 campaigns), suggesting suffrage momentum was building. The satire emphasizes that suffragists ultimately had to defend their cause on **economic grounds**—proving equal suffrage states didn't see tax increases—rather than moral arguments, suggesting pragmatism defeated idealism in the political debate. The page also includes unrelated comic snippets ("Rediagnosed," "Hard Part") typical of *Judge*'s format, plus hotel and product advertisements.
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