Judge, 1916-09-09 · page 31 of 32
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It promotes "The Library of Universal History," a ten-volume encyclopedia set priced at $1 per volume. The content includes: - A philosophical header celebrating history as "the great teacher" - Marketing sections highlighting features: "An Inspiring Story," "The Art Features," "The Maps and Charts," and "The Wisdom of the Ages" - A large central engraving titled "The School of Athens" (depicting classical learning) - An order form emphasizing value: a "university training at home" for working people who cannot afford formal education **Historical context**: This appears to be early 20th-century marketing targeting middle-class Americans. The pitch emphasizes self-improvement and accessible education—selling history as both practical knowledge and cultural refinement for the home. There is **no political satire** on this page. Judge magazine's typical humor is absent here; this is straightforward commercial promotion dressed in educational language.
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