Judge, 1916-07-22 · page 27 of 28
Judge — July 22, 1916 — page 27: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily a **book advertisement**, not political satire. The theatrical opening headline alludes to Oliver Goldsmith's poem, framing a melodramatic scenario about a queen, a diamond necklace, and court intrigue—likely referencing the historical **Diamond Necklace Affair** involving Marie Antoinette. The ad uses this famous scandal as a hook to sell the "Famous Characters of History" book series. The central image shows a woman in period dress seated among volumes of books, surrounded by suited men—visualizing the dramatic historical narratives promised. The satire is **commercial rather than political**: the ad ironically suggests that history's great events ("thrones have tottered") hinge on trivial causes ("pin-pricks"), yet markets these volumes as essential educational material. The appeal combines legitimate historical interest with sensationalism—history presented as "romance" rather than dry facts. No specific political figures are caricatured; this is marketing dressed in historical narrative.
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co a ane “WHEN LOVELY WOMAN STOOPS—” A beautiful queen, young, im- pulsive, generous and brave a diamond necklace of fabulous price—was she the innocent victim of a vulgar plot hatched in the brain of a dissolute woman and a dis- credited courtier, or was she a party to the conspiracy for the posses ion of the bauble? A populace inflamed with hate and erying for bread sealed its verdict in her blood and that of the fairest and the bravest of France. Thrones have tottered and dynastic rificant v pin-prick. have crumbled into the dust of oblivion through causes relatively Fate selects strange agencies in working out her designs, and nowhere is this more evident than in the marvelous stories told in the twenty volumes of the new edition of FAMOUS CHARACTERS OF HISTORY You will search in vain in history or fiction for a ullel to these pulsing life stories of m nd 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? 2600 Years of History —But History with All the Thrill and Fascination of Romance Instead of a dry history of the world giving a jumble of facts, dates and figures, each 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 earth, and we are with him on the fatal ides of March. We see how the beauty of a woman—Cleopatra—wrecked the life of Antony, and turned aside the tide of Rome's destiny and therefore that of the world History in the form of Biography is our gre structor. The lives of famous characters are the beacons that will guide us safely on the voyage of life, though the sea of time we navigate 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 lave preceded us, NEVER AGAIN SUCH A BARGAIN OUR GREAT INTRODUCTORY OFFER If You Are Prompt DUMAS GIVEN 6 VOLUMES English Cloth—Red and Gold 9000 Pages That Sparkle and Throb with Life We not only send you the 20 volumes of Famous Characters—5250 s—at half price, but a. 6- volume imported set of Dumas—without costing you accent. You get 26 volumes, including the matchless romances of Dumas containing over 3200 pages— Count of Monte Cristo Marguerite de Valois Three Musketeers The Black Tulip Twenty Years After — Jon Bible paper in large, clear type—But hile the imported Dumas lasts. Send Coupon Today fer has taken the ing public ‘act quickly ke advan 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 comcdy—with the loves and 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 Alexander the Great . Mary Queen of Scots William the Conqueror . Menry IV Cyrus the Great B. Hannibal Pyrrhos Peter the Great Genghis Khan Hernando Corter Marie Antoinette Bersewern= Que th 20, Alfred the Great These are the men and women who made history of their and whose example, as guide or warning, is the most us pari of our beritage from the ages. Promises a speedy ethan ¢ onlers no 6 Money Back If Not Satisfied. But You Must Send Coupon Now Brunswick Subscription C 407 Brunswick Bldg, Send me the 20 gold top ve uctions to be refunded on their receipt. Address Oveupati iy and carriage extra 2 not epee comicbooks.com