Judge, 1918-10-05 · page 2 of 32
Judge — October 5, 1918 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Content Analysis This page is primarily **advertising for a deluxe edition of Guy de Maupassant's collected works**, not political satire. The top contains promotional text praising Maupassant as a master short-story writer known for capturing life's follies without moralizing. The central illustration labeled "A False Alarm" depicts a domestic scene—a woman at a piano with men reacting with apparent surprise or concern, likely illustrating one of Maupassant's stories about social embarrassment or misunderstanding. The left side advertises "The Verdun Edition"—a 17-volume set with gold tops and cloth binding. The right side emphasizes Maupassant's literary reputation and mentions the collection contains 5,500 pages of stories, novels, and other works. This is **primarily a commercial advertisement** rather than political or social commentary. No political figures or satire are evident.
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