Judge, 1916-02-12 · page 21 of 28
Judge — February 12, 1916 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page primarily advertises a book series called "Famous Characters of History" rather than presenting a political cartoon. The headline "Was She Guilty?" likely references **Marie Antoinette and the Diamond Necklace Affair**—a famous 18th-century French scandal where the queen was accused of involvement in a plot to steal a valuable necklace, though she was innocent. The affair damaged her reputation and contributed to anti-monarchy sentiment. The advertisement uses this historical drama as a hook, arguing that biography is more compelling than dry history. It promotes a 20-volume set (with a discounted 6-volume Hugo collection offer) featuring famous historical figures—Caesar, Cleopatra, Napoleon, Nero, and others. The pitch emphasizes that these "life stories" provide moral lessons and guidance unavailable elsewhere, making them essential for any respectable home or school library. This is primarily a commercial advertisement, not satire.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
WAS SHE GUILTY ? A beautiful queen, young, impulsive, generous and brave—a diamond neck- lace of fabulous price—w: she the innocent victim of a vulgar plot hatched in the brain of a dissolute woman and a discredited courtier, or was she a party to the conspiracy for the poss sion of the bauble? A populace inflamed with hate and crying for bread sealed its verdict in her blood and that of the fairest and the bravest of France. Thrones have tottered and dynasties have crumbled into the dust of oblivion through causes relatively insignificant as a pin-prick. evident than in the marvelous stories told in the twenty volu Fate sele sneies in working out her designs, nes of the new edition of and nowhere is this more FAMOUS CHARACTERS OF HISTORY You will search in vain in history or fiction for a parallel to these pulsing life stories of men and women around whom history revolves. Is it any wonder that the appetite of the reading public de- mands edition after edition—that no home or school library is considered complete without these wonderful books ? Ae igiate rn 2600 Years of History—But History with All the Thrill and Fascination of Romance Instead of a dry history of the world ng a jumble of facts, dates and figures, sh of these 20 volumes is a complete life story—an enthralling romance, an entertaining novel in every sense except that it is true. We follow the fortunes of Caesar as he extends the boundaries of Rome to in- clude all the known parts of the carth, and we are with him on the fatal ides of March. We see how the beauty of a woman—Cleopatra—wrecked the life of - side the tide of therefore that of Antony, and turned Rome's destiny and the world. History in the form of Biography is our great instructor. The lives of famous characters are the beacons that will guide us safely on the voyage of life, though the sea of time we ate is full of perils. But itis not an unknown sea. It has been traversed for ages, and there is not a sunken rock or treacherous shoal which is not marked by the wreck of those who have preceded us. NEVER AGAIN SUCH A BARGAIN OUR GREAT INTRODUCTORY OFFER If You Are Prompt HUGO GIVEN 6 VOLUMES English Cloth—Red and Gold Understand Why Send Coupon Today and Most Remark- This Offer Has Been Acclaimed th able ¢ Made—Why It Has T: Public By Storm—Why It Is Necessary Quickly To Take antage of It. ‘¢ not o you the 20 volumes of Cl marsciers at . but a 6 volume Imported red and gold set of Hugo—without costing you a cent. You get 26 volumes, including the ¢ romance: Misérables, Dame, Toilers of the Se three, The Laugh- volume 6! inches, printed on le paper in large, clear gee eernin only while mported Hugo lasts! Don't put it off and be disappointed—but SEND COUPON TODAY. Whether you are just starting, or are putting the finishing touches to, a choice collection of books, you can’t afford to neglect this opportunity. You never saw such value for the money 20 beautifully bound gold top books filled from cover to cover with tragedy and comedy—with the loves nd hates of men and women whom to know isa necessary part of an all-round education. PARTIAL LIST OF CHARACTERS Every One a Wonderful Personality Ma Gyeee of Scots Julies Caesar ero Cleopatra Dories tn the Great Marie Antoinette Gocen Wizabeth 10, Romulus Aired the Great These are the men and women who made history of their ‘and whose example, as guide or warning, is the most s part of our heritage from the ages, ADISCOUNT OF 50% BY SENDING $1 NOW izinal publish $30.00. Our opening ee opie eaten Mase Te ‘e150 but we can bot the number of ‘or three w: prom ders that will come to us in the next t promis mth stock, so there speedy exhaustion of our availal elas in ‘ling orders mot, sent ly. The contain 5250 pages and 60 full page ions in pe ‘inches. Rich cloth binding—gold easure to read and handle. And itis a Hoga eve for just the litte w bile they last Money Back If Not Satisfied. But You Must Send Coupon Now Fill Out and Send Coupon Attached to Your Letterhead pach volume 835 Brunswick Subscription Co.. 407 Branswick BI Send me the 20 gold top w York City. ves of “Famous Characters of History” and the 6 volome Hugo, as per your offer, Enclosed Gnd 81.00 first payment. ‘as represented, I will keep the books and remit 81.00 a month for 14 months after their receipt. Otherwise, T will, withio § days, ask for instructions for their retura, at your expense, my $1.00 to be refunded on theit receipt Name... Address... ‘ Potte Canada, duty and carri comicbooks.com