Judge, 1916-12-30 · page 23 of 29
Judge — December 30, 1916 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and subscription promotion**, not political satire. The left side advertises *Film Fun* magazine—a companion publication featuring celebrity gossip and movie content. The pitch emphasizes meeting "favorites informally" through chatty stories and photos of upcoming film releases. The center contains humorous anecdotes reprinted from various newspapers (Kansas City Journal, Chicago Herald, etc.). These are lighthearted domestic and social jokes—about motorists not honking, lazy maids, soldier boyfriends, social climbing, careless people, confused Boston streets, and similar everyday topics. None appears to target specific political figures or events. The right side features **product advertisements**: Gold Seal Champagne and Old Overholt Rye whiskey, both emphasizing quality and tradition. This appears to be a **typical 1920s Judge issue page**—mixing subscription pitches, reprinted humor, and alcohol advertising (legal before Prohibition's enforcement). The content reflects middle-class American concerns and consumer culture rather than political commentary.
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Wouldn’t You Like to Meet— the Girl Behind the Smile? OU can meet your favorites informally in the columns of FILM FUN. Besides their chatty stories and the striking pic- tures of the new features soon to be released, you’ll find the magazine full of laughter and fun all its own. FILM FUN 10 cents a copy $1.00 a year Published by LESLIE-JUDGF CO. 225 Fifth Avenue New York —— ee ee ee FILM Fur 12.30 2S Fifth Ave., New York j Enclosed find $1. Please send FILM FUN for one year to Name... Shear Steal To a Motorist Little Boy Blue, please blow your horn Whenever you would pass Pedestrians are viewed with scorn By many men, alas. So, if you'll blow your horn, Boy Blue, We'll praise you to the sky. And many plaudits will accrue As you go honking by. —Kansas City Journal An Ounce of Prevention--For the third time in one afternoon the lady found her new maid fast asleep in the kitchen easy chair. “What, asleep again?” she said. “When I engaged you you said you were never tired.” “T know I did,” the maid answered, “but I should be if 1 didn’t sleep.” —Chicago Herald. Deficit in Husbands—“ The girls in our village don’t want the soldier boys sent away any more.” ‘ vs the kick? We must have defenders.” “Of course. But they suspect a lot of them of getting engaged to Texas girls.” Kansas City Journal. The Main Thing—‘I suppose it takes a certain amount of tact to get into society,” said the climber. “Yes, one must know whom to snub,” replied the woman who had arrived. —Chi- cago Herald, Recklessness—‘‘Charley, dear,” said young Mrs. Torkins, “the baby next door swallowed a quarter, “It won't hurt the child.” “Tknow. Butisn’t it terrible how careless some people are with money?” —IWashington Star. An Embargo Ego—Vewteacher—Who can tell me a thing of importance that did not exist a hundred years ago? Little boy—Me.—Philadel phia Public Led- ger. Apologetic—‘Dear me, these Boston streets seem to get more mixed up every time [ com “Sorry,mum,” said the polite patrolman, “LT assure you we don’t shuffle ’em.”— Louisville Courier-Journal. For a Rainy Day — “Are you saving up anything for a rainy day?” asked the thrifty citi Z replicd Mr. Chuggins. “Ina little while I expect toh: cnough to buy a brand-new top for my automobile.”—IWash- ington Star, Showing Him—The host, to nervous guest ve you scen the presents, old chap? nus guest—No, but I should like to, awfully. The host—Well, just a moment, and J'll get a detective to show you around. don Opinion. A New One—If at first you don't iced 6 tiring and health stamps. CW On Lake Keuka, New York, in the heart of the finest grape country in America, are the famous cellars of A rich, pure and bril- liant wine that asks your favor because of its quality. You can- not get a better cham- pagne at any price. SPECIAL DRY and BRUT on Having It GOLD SEAL RED—the best Sparkling Burgundy ‘on the Market Sold Everywhere of Old : ye has unchangingl. ined fe “ees F ingly rich in flavor. Old Overholt Rye “Same for 106 Years" is sparkling pure, temptingly delici- ous, uniformly wholesome strengthening. It is a full-bodied, straight Pennsylvan ia Rye, aged in charred oak barrels and bottled in bond. There's only one Old Overs as good."* To introduce Old Overholt Rye to those who have not yet tried it, we will send, express prepaid, a case of 12 bottles of Old Overholt, 6 years old and bottled in bond, for $11.50. Send check or money order. comicbooks.com