Judge, 1920-04-24 · page 2 of 36
Judge — April 24, 1920 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily an **advertisement for Leslie's Weekly**, not political satire. The ad addresses men seeking substantive analysis of post-war issues—likely referring to World War I and its aftermath. The Capitol building image symbolizes American government and authority. The ad targets educated readers ("men in this country") who want serious journalism addressing "great problems" and "present equivocation and uncertainty." It promises content grounded in "best traditions of the nation" rather than sensationalism. The pitch emphasizes Leslie's as a magazine for "forward-looking, intelligent conversation" covering business, politics, and international affairs. At five dollars for 52 issues over twelve months, it's positioned as essential reading for thoughtful citizens navigating post-war America. This reflects early-20th-century magazine marketing to elite, politically-engaged audiences.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
DECuuuD Are You One of These? There are thousands upon thousands of men in this country of ours today who are looking for an editorial policy to give impetus to constructive opinion upon the great problems with which the war has con- fronted us. They are looking for some great, constructive reality to come out of the ruck of present equivocation and uncertainty. They want something definite, some- thing tangible—something that will take a firm stand npen the best traditions of the nation and speak its mind. They want a magazine that will give concrete, clear expression to the best that is in business, in politics, and in the nation both industrially and internationally a magazine that stands for forward-looking, intelli- gent conversation. If you are one of these men, Leslie’s Weekly is your magazine as surely as you feel its need. Five dollars will bring it to you fifty-two times in the next mo- mentous twelve months that are ahead of us. Sub- scribe now— today. LESLIE’S Illustrated Weekly Newspaper 225 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST SOUTER OUD ECT ACTED, LESLIE'S LESLIE'S LESLIE'S LESLIE’S LESLIE'S LESLIE'S LESLIE'S LESLIE’S comicbooks.com