Judge, 1917-12-15 · page 27 of 28
Judge — December 15, 1917 — page 27: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising rather than satire**—it promotes "The Library of the World's Greatest Scientists," a book collection featuring Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, Tyndall, and Lombroso. The illustration titled "The Struggle Between the Two Natures in Man" depicts a muscular male figure in internal conflict, representing the central sales pitch: readers must choose between their "material, sensual nature" (enslaved to "appetites and passions") or their "better nature" (reason and mind). The books are marketed as tools for self-improvement through scientific knowledge. The copywriting reflects early-20th-century enthusiasm for Social Darwinism and scientific determinism—the belief that evolutionary science could explain human behavior and improve civilization. The reference to "Stone Age" men as slaves to passion, contrasted with modern "thinking men," reinforces this hierarchy. The $1.00 price and "last chance" urgency tactics suggest this is a remaindered edition. The content reflects pre-WWI optimism about science's power to elevate humanity—a perspective that would face serious challenge in the post-1918 world.
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JUD 15, 1917 ‘dll WHICH WINS? nond in the N your own particular case—in the struggle that I‘ is going on constantly between the two natures in man—which will win? Will it be your material, sensual nature? Will you go through life the slave of your appetite and passions, as did the men and women of the Stone Age? Or is the better nature >in you already awakened and_ throwing off the unate may. ng to giy aid, &™ ers is the LO Prevent material natur ed Jude ne by put. If mind and reason are getting the upper hand, then you will appreciate these books because they will make you think to @ purpose, that purpose beit better understanding of yourself and your fellow-men, through a knowledge of the secrets of nature which they reveal. These Books Have Made More Men Think and More Thinking Men Than Any Books Ever Written - bloomin ne daffy his town iar Our modern civilization, the product largely of the Pres, tremendous advances in knowledge of the | st half century—theageot Darwinandhis fellowscientists— is the concrete expression of the thought contained in The Library of the World’s Greatest Scientists DARWIN SPENCER — HUXLEY -TYNDALL—LOMBROSO asoline is thrill of zing.” — immy — vell with e veak the They Startled the World THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN THE TWO NATURES IN MAN t ye hiss Titles of These Inspiring Volumes A WONDERFUL BARGAIN rening’s Vel. 1. THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES. Before the present unprecedented rise in Vol. 11. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST, ETC. By CHARLES DARWIN the cost of materials we were able to make nN. UEFINITIES OF ORGANIC BEINGS, ETC. By CHARLES DARWIN a very favorable contract with Messrs. D. esol | EXPRESSION OF THE EMOTIONS IN MIEN AND ANIMALS Apnicton & Company, the publishers of hoe que fEANY LYTERESTING 11. ustrATions) these celebrated books, for the right to print ght THE CEMAINAC Tye IN WOMEN, from their newest plates a fine edition of the ¢ a wile THE SOCIAL EVIL ETC.) By PROF CAESAR LOMBROSO works of Darwin, Spencer, Huxley, ‘Tyn- "simply Vol. v. MAN'S PLACEIN NATURE (By THomas H. MuxLey dal and Lombroso, comprised in THE aa slate, Vel. VI. SOCIAL STATICS OR ORDER a, nenocer spencer LIBRARY OF THE WORLD'S GREAT- New Vel. Vii, FRAGMENTS OF SCIENCE AND Lessoks. ineuecrmicity EST SCIENTISTS. Of this edition we have ULLUSTRATED) & now but few sets left. This is, therefore, ing the result ication YOUR LAST CHANCE Poor in the physical an veme to secure these books at this price, which was abso- f the huma ©. Their Pp ‘onan lutely unprecedented for books of this character . f pr h already added ut millions to oven undies yormal conditions. ng h the books are issued in a style superior to that ANB: in which they peared before, ox sii inches, dark green. silk ribbed ret backs, finished with gilt rrget to tops and silk Rad bands. ¢ Volumes are printed on a pure white paper > culin- Ilustrations in half tone which r- Som 1s can be found oc peoechenn ¢ picture I Id in this book. YOU TAKE NO RISK. 100 Sent NOW brings you the en- $ tire 7 volumes, charges pre- 1 tion. We find , R rd him references toa in the records of the earliest ey back if not satisfied. $3, The descendants of Jezebel alina are to be found in every of society. The I: rhe Scarlet located in almost every. com- Sociology therefore is ¢ into account and the correct. meas- imbat that influenc ’s work made an epoch in of the wide scope and complete her malign Address. City... Occupation . . comicbooks.com