Judge, 1918-12-07 · page 32 of 32
Judge — December 7, 1918 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not political satire. It's a Luxite Hosiery ad from Judge magazine. The illustration shows a woman dressing a child, meant to convey elegance and care—suggesting that Luxite hosiery is refined enough for discerning families. The accompanying male figure (right) appears to be a satisfied customer or represents the approval hosiery receives. The text emphasizes quality: Japanese silk thread, pure dyes, durability, and availability in multiple price points "for Men, Women and Children." The phrase "admiration follows" plays on vanity—a common advertising appeal of the era. There is **no political satire or caricature** visible here. This is straightforward early 20th-century product marketing using aspirational imagery and claims of superior materials to justify premium pricing for silk hosiery.
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For Men, Women and Children Ss ELDOM does your hosiery escape spun strands, and pure dyes that cannot the attention of others, and if it injure either the silk or your feet. i ivati i Men's Silk Faced 50c, and Pure Thread Silk be this captivating Luxite, wherever 75eand $1.00. Other stylesat 35¢ up. Women's you go admiration follows, Luxite Pure Thread Silk $1.10 to $2.50. Ocher styles has proved that silk hose will wear splendidly 50¢ up. Children’s 50c¢ per pair and up. ; i j : Ask for Luxite Hosiery in the stores. If you can- when made as we make Luxite, using the or’ Conveniently pet it, write us for directions and finest Japanese silk thread of many tightly __ illustrated book and prices. LUXITE TEXTILES, Inc., 665 Fowler Stree<, Milwaukee, Wis. Makers of High Grade Hosiery Since 1875 New York Chicago ‘San Francisco Liverpool, Enjland Sydney, Australia LUXITE TEXTILES OF CANADA, Limited, London, Ont. (978) comicbooks.com