Judge, 1919-01-25 · page 2 of 32
Judge — January 25, 1919 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The Judge Art Print Department offers five soldier-themed art prints for $1.00—a bargain compared to the regular 25-cent-per-copy price. The five prints shown feature military subjects: "A Tribute from France," "A French Salute," "The Man in the Moon," "Pettigans and Pants," and "Good-Bye, Old Pal." These appear to be **WWI-related imagery**, given the soldier figures and patriotic themes visible in the illustrations. The advertisement targets home decorators and those sending gifts to soldiers, suggesting this ran during or shortly after World War I when such patriotic prints were popular gifts and room decorations. The copy emphasizes affordability and sentimental appeal rather than satirical commentary.
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VERYBODY admires an attractive picture. And here's an opportunity to get five attrac- tive pictures for an exceptionally low price. Judge readers all know what fine works of art adorned the front covers of ‘*The Happy Medium” during | the past year, and so do many others. _. a The five pictures here illustrated are ji all full color reproductions, are Raw Fanta mounted on heavy mats, size 11 x 14 | inches. ready for framing, and make excellent. wall decorations for the The regular home, den, — club- price of these - room. bungalow or art prints is =. yg camp. at tat \e Why not. surprise . c . bf We are eienng this assort- the, ._wome-coming ON Ie Pega soldier by decorat- ment of five different ine Man tnt ing his room with clever subjects for 51.00. cote or these You will have to make ; saihe appropriate your dollar go some to get a better pictures! bargain. Just fill your name and address in the coupon below, pin a bill, money order or stamps to itand upon receipt of same we will forward to you, post- age paid, the complete assortment. >_> Petticoats and Pants Judge Art Print Department, Juteras.to | 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City Art Print Department, | JUDGE | The Happy Medium I Please send me the ment of five Soldier art prints, for which T enclose 81.00, 225 Fifth Avenue Address New York City comicbooks.com