Judge, 1916-12-16 · page 25 of 28
Judge — December 16, 1916 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily advertising and title matter for Judge magazine's December 16, 1916 issue, with only brief comedic snippets rather than substantial cartoons. The small jokes below the business book advertisements are typical period humor: a woman votes for a political candidate out of sympathy rather than conviction; a cook who stays but can't cook; a husband who won't kiss his wife because germs travel by money; someone marrying a man *after* he's failed financially; someone claiming temperance while being an "invert"; and a wife planning to surprise her husband with a quarter in his pocket. These reflect contemporary social concerns—women's voting rights (newly won), domestic service quality, germ theory fears, class anxieties, and modest family finances during World War I era America. The page is largely taken up by advertisements for business self-help books ("How to Deal with Human Nature," "Personal Power") and products like Gold Seal Champagne and Old Overholt Rye—typical Judge revenue sources.
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BOOKS ON BUSINESS that will furnish you with the ammunition and the weapons to hit the target of success square in the center How to Deal with Human Nature in Business A practical up-to-the-minute book by Sherzein yon correspondence, advertising, and sales It explains clearly and for principles of successful b ct and the hundreds of small pract tials that one MUST KNOW in order to su It covers lett i ig, executive di nd factory supery a. us phases of business life and the qualities and bristles with based on the effort. It a aluable illustrations, charts and dia- grams. [tis the one book that itis imperative for you toown, Get it to-day and start on the road to bigger business. Large s2mo, Cloth. By mail, $2.12. Personal Power lating, encouraging word, written by a I man’ of affairs, Arith J. Thomas, who has achieved a high place in his chosen calli It points out, in a peculiarly gripping styl way to develop will-power, mental concentra- tion, and winning personality. It gives practical directions for acquiring the faculty of reading men and their motives, and will immensely ins crease your chances of making good in your profession. s2mo, Cloth, By mail, $1.87. How to Develop Power and Personality A great book by Grenville Kleiser which has helped many a man and woman to lay the foun- dation of a fortune. ‘Tells you how to acquire and develop that all-compelling personal power and charm that will carry you to any height and en- ble you to bring whatever you undertake to a successful outcome. 12mo, Cloth. By mail, $1.37 The Book of Thrift An extremely timely and practical work by 7. D. £0 an inspiration to the reader and a dependable ide Book on the road to for- tune. It poi pitfalls to be avoided and gives practi I-tested advice as to how to achieve fi independence. It has been well calle Twentieth Century Poor Richa Large s2m0, Cloth. By mail, $1.12. Sent post paid on receipt of price BRUNSWICK SUBSCRIPTION CO. 1116 Brunswick Building, New York City ness,” rejoined Mr. Meckton. ‘People have said so many awful things about him that he’s getting her sympathy. Henrietta’s go- ing to vote for him because she’s sorry for him.” —Washington Star. The Fly in the Ointment—Cualler— How pleased you must be to find that your new cook is a stayer. Hostess—My dear, don’t mention it! She’ stayer all right, but unfortunately she’s not a cook. —Boston Transcript. Careful Hubby—" Does your husband subscribe to the theory that kissing trans- ‘0, he thinks that germs are mostly transmitted by money, and is very careful not to hand me any.’ —Aansas City Journal. Married Another—‘She wanted to ty him for money. Did she f. No—he failed, and she married some one Topeka Journal. Strictly Temperate—* My poor fellow, ar you are something of an inverte- No, ma’am. Never touched a drop.” Baltimore American. Did She Mean It?—.Vinnie—So sorry to hear of your motor accident! Lionel—Oh, thanks! It’s nothing. Ex- pect to live through many more. Minnie—Oh, but | hope not.—Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune. Surprising—Mrs. A.—I've planned such a delightful surprise for my husband. Mrs. B.—What is it? Mrs. A.—He'll be getting his fall suit out shortly and I’ve put a quarter in one of the pockets.—Boston Transcript. Vol. LXXI December 16, 1916 No. 1835 Copyright, 1916, hy Leslie Judge Company Kotered at the Bost-oice at New York as second-class natter. Cable address “Judaark.” Telephone @6%¢ Madivon Square Shed weekly by Letlie-dudge ( ing, 225 Fifth Avenue, > Representative Washington, D. ( Reu Ts a Att Director, do A. Waldron, Ealitor SUBSCRIPTION RATES FE are protected by copyright th the United States and Great Beata cannot be found at any ‘ADVERTISING OFFICE, Bi Chicago, Minois , La TIS ING OFFICE Tremont Building - + Boston In the heart of America’s most famous vineyards on the sunny shores of Lake Keuka, New York, CHAMPAGNE is made from selected grapes by the most skilled vintners. Fermented in the bottle and carefully aged and pronounced by connoisseurs to be superior to any wine you can buy. SPECIAL DRY and BRUT Insist_on Having It GOLD SEAL RED-the best ‘Sparkling Burgundy on the Market Sold Everywhere aromatic bouquet lends to Old Overholt Rye a distinctive taste and flavor, For years Old Overholt Rye “Same for 106 years’* has been the favorite of particular peo- ple and its universal: popularity is due to the fact that it is as pure, rich and wholesome today as in 1810, Old Over- holt is made from selected Pennsylvani Rye, aged in the wood, bottled in bond. A. Overholt & Co.,Pittsburgh, Pa. |; comicbooks.com