Judge, 1920-05-22 · page 2 of 36
Judge — May 22, 1920 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This is **not a cartoon or satire page**, but rather a **subscription advertisement** for Leslie's Illustrated Weekly Newspaper. The ad targets post-WWI readers seeking clarity on national policy. It appeals to men wanting "constructive reality" and "something definite" regarding war-related problems and postwar uncertainty. The Capitol building image symbolizes authoritative American governance. The pitch offers Leslie's as a source of "forward-looking, intelligent conversation" on business, politics, and international affairs. The promotional offer—five dollars for 52 weekly issues—emphasizes accessibility and immediacy ("your card will be enough"). This reflects the early 20th-century magazine industry's competitive positioning: establishing credibility as a trusted source during a period of national anxiety and policy debate.
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SCOTS CUT AOD TOAD r | NHERE are thousands upon thousands of men in this country of ours today who are looking for an editorial policy to give impetus to con- structive opinion upon the great problems with which the war has confronted 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 ube 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 Jifty-two times in the next momentous twelve months that are ahead of us. Subscribe now. Send us your name and address today—your card will be enough—so that you will not miss a single issue. We will send the bill along later. Start reading Leslie’s regularly today. LESLIE’S Illustrated Weekly Newspaper 225 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK eae eeu_l_qeqeqeqeaqeoe—————— THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST SCTE CATO SCAT OOD LESLIE'S LESLIE'S LESLIE’S LESLIE’S LESLIE'S LESLIE'S LESLIE'S LESLIE'S