Judge, 1921-10-01 · page 35 of 36
Judge — October 1, 1921 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a cartoon or satire page**—it's a **house advertisement** for *Leslie's* magazine (likely *Leslie's Weekly*, a major American periodical). The page promotes the publication's reader services to attract subscribers. The ad highlights two specific departments: 1. **Leslie's Investment Bureau** (19 years old, led by Theodore Williams)—offering free financial advice to readers seeking investments 2. **Leslie's Motor Department** (headed by H.W. Slauson, M.E.)—providing automotive expertise and unbiased advice to motorists For modern readers, the significance lies in understanding that *Leslie's* positioned itself as a trusted authority offering **free expert consultation** across multiple domains. This was a major selling point in the early-to-mid 20th century, when personalized professional advice was less accessible. The repeated phrase "IT IS AT YOUR SERVICE" emphasizes consumer convenience and demonstrates how magazines functioned as trusted intermediaries between readers and specialized knowledge.
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At Your Service! Leslie’s every week is informative, instructive and entertaining—in other words: /T' [S INTER- ESTING! But more than this, it aims to be help- ful and of genuine service to its readers. For instance, among its many compelling features are: Leslie’s Investment Bureau which is the oldest established financial department of its kind in any periodical. For nineteen years it has been in charge of Mr. Theodore Williams. It gives impartial, conservative advice, without charge, to readers seeking sound investments. IT IS AT YOUR SERVICE. Leslie’s Motor Department conducted by H. W. Slauson, M. E., recognized as one of the ablest and most reliable motor authorities in the United States. It contains a wealth of valu- able information for automobilists and, in addition, furnishes free of charge unbiased expert advice on all kinds of problems concerning motor vehicles. IT IS AT YOUR SERVICE. Through these departments alone Leslie’s has been of real help to thousands of its readers. Let Leslie’s Help You! Get Leslie’s this week and every week through your newsdealer. comicbooks.com