Judge, 1920-06-26 · page 35 of 37
Judge — June 26, 1920 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It promotes a 12-volume encyclopedic series called "Famous Men and Women of History" by American historian Abbott, priced at $1.00 with a money-back guarantee. The opening text describes **Alexander the Great**—his world conquest, ambition, and eventual downfall through vice and luxury. This serves as the book series' hook: historical figures whose "true stories" supposedly surpass fiction in drama. The page lists famous historical figures covered (Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Genghis Khan, etc.) and includes a photograph of what appears to be a theatrical or operatic scene, reinforcing the idea that real history is as dramatic as entertainment. The satire is subtle: the *implication* that readers crave sensational biography—that "stranger than fiction" history sells better than actual education. But primarily, this is a **direct-mail advertisement** designed to convert readers into subscribers.
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