Judge, 1921-10-22 · page 35 of 36
Judge — October 22, 1921 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is not a cartoon but rather an **advertisement/editorial announcement** from Leslie's Weekly magazine. The page announces a special commemorative issue dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt, who had died approximately three years prior. The text emphasizes that "T.R." (his initials) have become iconic shorthand instantly recognizable to all Americans, reflecting widespread affection for the former president. The special October 22nd issue features: - Roosevelt's birthday commemoration (October 27th) - A full-color portrait by artist Joseph Cummings Chase - Multiple articles exploring Roosevelt's "many-sided personality" The magazine uses this tribute to promote the issue to readers, urging them to purchase copies from newsdealers. This reflects the common early 20th-century practice of magazines capitalizing on major public figures and national commemorative occasions to boost circulation.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
T. R. ArisotecH it is nearly three years since Theodore Roosevelt died, the fact that these two initials serve instantly to identify him wherever they are mentioned ‘is typical of the affectionate regard in which his memory is held by his fellow Americans everywhere. This year Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday—October 27th—is to be commemorated throughout the United States with special observances—in schools, churches and elsewhere. LESLIE’S WEEKLY has gathered some unusually interesting material that reveals vividly the many-sided personality of this great American. It is strikingly illustrated and, in keeping with these memo- rial observances, appears in Leslie’s for October 22nd. This issue carries a portrait of T. R. in full color by Joseph Cummings Chase—a portrait that you will want to keep and frame. In addition to the various Roosevelt features, Leslie’s for October 22nd also contains a variety of notable articles—the kind you like to read, illustrated with the kind of pictures you like to see. Tell your friends about this special T. R. issue and be sure and get a copy from your newsdealer NOW. comicbooks.com