Judge — March 9, 1918 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It promotes "The Complete Works of Guy de Maupassant"—a 17-volume collection of the French writer's stories, novels, and plays. The illustration shows a scene from one of Maupassant's stories titled "Where Money Didn't Win," depicting a young Palestinian nobleman attempting to purchase a Russian sable fur from a woman by offering it as a gift. The narrative describes how his attempt fails when she sets unexpected conditions, ultimately outwitting him. The advertisement emphasizes Maupassant's reputation as a realist writer celebrated for depicting human nature, passion, and social observation. It highlights this as a specially illustrated Verdin Edition and offers a low introductory price of $1.00 with a coupon.