Judge, 1916-10-14 · page 23 of 28
Judge — October 14, 1916 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page mixes humor and advertising typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine. **Left side:** "With the College Wits" presents brief satirical jokes from college humor magazines. The humor is mild and topical—one joke mocks the "European plan" hotel system with a pun about "trouble over borders" (likely referencing pre-WWI European tensions), another jokes about a magician's failed trick, and others play on social awkwardness and dating mishaps. These reflect concerns of the educated college crowd about modern inconveniences and romantic fumbles. **Main content:** A full-page advertisement for GEM safety razors, featuring testimonial copy from "the man who shaves himself." This promotes the then-novel idea of home shaving rather than visiting barbers—positioning it as economical, safe, and modern. **Lower advertisements:** Standard period ads for a Manhattan hotel, Faultless pajamas, and James Bergman diamonds/watches on credit. The page is primarily **advertising-driven**, with the "college wits" section serving as filler content between paid promotions. No significant political satire appears here.
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