Judge, 1916-10-21 · page 23 of 32
Judge — October 21, 1916 — page 23: what you’re looking at
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This page contains **humor columns and advertisements**, not political cartoons. The left side features brief comic anecdotes—short jokes about romance, social situations, and workplace observations typical of early 20th-century magazine humor. References like "Welfare Committee" and comments about women's dress lengths reflect 1920s-era social concerns. The dominant content is a **large advertisement for The Tulloss School** promoting a typewriting course. It contrasts "The Old Way" (30-40 words/minute, $8-15/week salary) with "The New Way" (80-100 words/minute, $25-40/week). This reflects genuine economic opportunity: fast typing was a marketable skill offering substantial wage increases. The guarantee of learning "in ten easy lessons" and the emphasis on proper finger technique represent contemporary vocational training marketing. At bottom is a **Listerine advertisement**, positioning mouthwash as an "antiseptic" lotion—reflecting early advertising's tendency to claim medical/health benefits for consumer products.
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