Judge, 1920-07-24 · page 2 of 36
Judge — July 24, 1920 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It's a full-page advertisement for Leslie's Illustrated Weekly Newspaper promoting a new "Ask Leslie's" advice service. The ad lists "Ten Typical Questions" readers might ask—ranging from practical concerns (installing machinery, building materials) to domestic issues (plumbing, electrical systems). The pitch emphasizes that Leslie's will answer reader questions for free, connecting subscribers with expert laboratories and agencies. The decorative Art Deco-style borders with "50" (likely referring to price or an anniversary) frame the content. There's no political satire here—it's a straightforward service announcement highlighting Leslie's value proposition: access to authoritative information at no cost beyond subscription.
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Ten Typical Questions What kind of a bonus sys tem can T install to get greater efficiency from my truck drivers? Will it pay me to buy add. ing machines for use in my wholesale hardware business? What are the different kinds of sprinklers and how do they affect in: surance rates? Will @ furnace regulator reduce my coal consump. tion this winter? The masons are on strike here. How canT make @ necessary addition to my factory? al drive ‘al than the larger power unit in @ large machine shop? In view of the high price of coal, should I install an oil burner under my boilers? What is the best kind of roofing for my summer camp in Canada? Can paint intended for in terior work be used for porch floors? Would it pay me to install my own water pump and electric lighting 5; my home, located miles from the city? RD WD ND CD BD WOW WD AD WD ASK LESLIE’S LANCE over the typical questions listed here—you can ask Leslie’s anything like them. — It is the new Leslie's service to Leslie’s readers. Only the other day, one of the greatest laboratories in the country wrote us as follows: “We are familiar with the advice and service you have rendered in your Investment Department and do not doubt that you will do equally as well in the practical lines of building material and sup- plies.” And building is only one field that we shall cover. This famous laboratory is one of the agencies that will cooperate with us in supplying the information you want. In every case we shall go right to headquarters for the material with which we shall supply you free. Ask Leslie's anything. This new service can save you many times over the seven dollars that enters your name on Leslie’s subscription lists. You get your money’s worth in the magazine—you get your money back in its service. Send us your name. LESLIE’S Illustrated Weekly Newspaper 225 Fifth Avenue New York City THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST THE FIRST QD DD GD SD GOD GO AD GD LESLIE'S LESLIE'S LESLIE'S LESLIE’S LESLIE'S LESLIE'S LESLIE'S LESLIE'S comicbooks.com