Judge, 1917-05-19 · page 25 of 32
Judge — May 19, 1917 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and humor fillers**, not political satire. The content includes: **"With the College Wits"** section: A series of brief, pun-based college humor jokes typical of the era—wordplay about kissing ("larceny" vs. "grand"), asylum inmates, and significant figures in math. **"Cold Storage" cartoon**: A single illustration of an angry egg labeled "After the Boycott," referencing a contemporary consumer boycott (likely against eggs or dairy). The egg complains about being avoided, suggesting public pressure against certain products. **Moon Cars advertisement**: The majority of the page promotes Moon automobiles with detailed specifications and pricing. **Photo contest notice**: Leslie's magazine solicits reader photographs for publication. The egg cartoon is the only clear social reference—it reflects 1917-era consumer activism and boycotts, though the specific cause remains unclear from context alone. Otherwise, this is entertainment and advertising rather than political commentary.
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1917 With the College Wits Crazy About It, in Fact—Time— What do the inmates think of the new asylum? Keeper—They just rave over it.—Jack o' Lantern. Fine, Fine!—He—If I stole a kiss, would it be . larceny? She—No, I think it would be grand. —Awgwan. Significant Indeed—Prof—What are significant figures? Stude—Fifty-nine in a prelim.—Widow. % coun STORAGE: | It is the discriminating person in every community who appreciates the niceties of Moon workmanship. Moon Car bodies are exceptionally fine examples of the coach-maker’s skill—while the chassis represents the highest achievements in the field of automobile engineering. Graceful in outline—the Moon touring car is of stout and dependable build. A few Moon Features Big and roomy body—double-cowled Delaunay-Belleville design —Red Seal Continental motor—exclusive tan Spanish leather upholstery —Delco electric service— Rayfield carburetor—com- plete chassis and body equipment. MOON @& CARS The Moon Sixes ned After the Boycott The egg—I tell you guys to keep away from me. I’m BAD! Get me? Gargoyle. p ine me J to and, iage I. As Little as Possible—*Man wants 1, | but little here below,” remarked the new SR ee eS SS arrival in Hades as he hurriedly remeved his Six-66—7-Passenger Touring Car—4-Passenger Club Roadster — §1750 overcoat.—IW idow. MOON MOTOR CAR CO. ST. LOUIS, U. S. A. | He Knew Her—Medium—Ah, I hear the knocking of your late wife. Patron—That so? Who's she knocking now?—Jack o° Lantern. Prices subject to advance without notice. Logic—‘‘I quit smoking.” “You did?” “Yep.” “When?” “Last week. “Oh. Last week.” FoR the best photograph appearing on its pages each month, Leslie’s will offer a prize of $25.00; for the second best $15.00; and for third $10.00. The prize pictures and all others accepted by the editors will be paid for at the regular rates. Photographs will be judged by: Leslie’s editors on “Yep.” “Well, gimme a cigarette.” —Gargoyle. News Interest Reproduction Qualities Promptness in Sending Size of Print it . aa Anyone may send pictures and there are no conditions except that the print must not be sub- ve me a cigarette, Bill. mitted elsewhere at the same time. Remember, if the picture is accepted, whether it wins a pT prize or not, it will be used and paid for at the usual rates. If copyrighted, written copyright ts all right, I'll get the rest some release must accompany photo. other time.""—Froth. Leslie's wants news pictures and wants them quickly OREAT BEAR SPRING WATER Address EDITOR LESLIE’S, 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City “Its purity has made {t famous.” S0e the case of six glass sloppered bottles. (Adv.) ool comicbooks.com