Judge, 1919-07-12 · page 35 of 36
Judge — July 12, 1919 — page 35: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising copy**, not political satire. It promotes two literary subscription offers: **Main Advertisement**: "The Complete Works of Guy de Maupassant" (Verdun Edition) — a 17-volume set of the French author's stories, novels, and poetry. The ad emphasizes the dramatic, sensual nature of his work ("Mad with rage, she plunged the knife...") to appeal to readers seeking sophisticated, unexpurgated literature. **Secondary Advertisement**: "Paul de Kock's Merry Tales" — stories about bohemian life in Paris's Latin Quarter and cafes, marketed as "gay and very Gallic." Both ads target educated American readers interested in Continental European literature. The page reflects post-WWI America (note "Verdun Edition" — Verdun was a major 1916 battle) when European literary works gained prestige. There is **no political cartoon or satire present** — this is a straightforward merchandising page using evocative literary excerpts to sell luxury book sets.
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