Judge, 1917-12-15 · page 23 of 28
Judge — December 15, 1917 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotional content** rather than political cartoons. The left column lists donations to Judge's "Trench Christmas Fund"—a charitable drive supporting soldiers in World War I, which the U.S. had entered months earlier. The main content promotes **Ainslee's magazine**, highlighting its literary contributors and announcing a price increase to 20 cents due to wartime paper costs. Named writers include established authors like Leonard Merrick and emerging talents. At bottom, a small advertisement offers **Judge magazine's color cover prints** (9x12 inches, mounted, 50 cents each) as Christmas gift suggestions—positioning them as "a constant reminder of your thoughtfulness." The page reflects 1917 America: active wartime charity, consumer magazine culture, and holiday gift marketing in the midst of global conflict.
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