Judge, 1920-11-06 · page 31 of 32
Judge — November 6, 1920 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily an **advertisement** for a 12-volume encyclopedia called "Famous Men and Women of History," disguised as editorial content in Judge magazine (November 6, 1920). The left side shows an illustrated scene labeled "Genghis Khan and Queen Khatun," depicting the Mongol conqueror with one of his wives. The accompanying text sensationalizes his life—his 500 wives, his conquests, his death at 65—to hook readers into purchasing the book series. The framing device, "Stranger than Fiction," argues that real history is more dramatic than invented stories, positioning this encyclopedia as essential reading. The advertisement lists famous historical figures included (Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth, etc.) and emphasizes the books' physical specifications: 3,600 pages, large type, heavy paper, 12 volumes. The "$1.00 NOW WITH COUPON" offer and "MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED" guarantee are standard early-20th-century direct-mail sales tactics. This represents Judge's advertising model rather than satirical commentary.
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