Judge, 1921-12-03 · page 2 of 36
Judge — December 3, 1921 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This is a **promotional advertisement**, not satire or political commentary. Judge magazine is announcing that **William Allen White**—a prominent American journalist and editor—will become a regular contributor. The ad promises readers: 1. Weekly **editorials** by White 2. **Humorous fiction** pieces 3. Content covering "life, society and manners" with only light, satirical treatment of politics The tone is celebratory ("Good news, folks!") and the message emphasizes White's appeal: his writing will provide intelligent discussion without heavy-handed political sermonizing. The photograph shows a formal, dignified gentleman in suit and tie, positioning him as a respectable literary figure. This is essentially **magazine promotion** leveraging White's reputation to attract subscribers.
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William Allen White Good news, folks! good news— William Allen White every week in JupeE! Didn’t we tell you— good news? Yes, every week he’s going to write the Editorials. Not seriously, oh, no! Not on your Juncr. He says: “T’m eager to do the JupGE thing because it will get me out " of political discussion into a rather festive and hilarious discussion of life, society and manners, touching politics only satirically and lightly.” And that’s not all— No, sir! Every little while, in addition, he’s going to do some humorous fiction! The first of his articles is in—we’ve read it, it’s great! You'll say so. It’s in our current issue. Do it now ! (oe Ait. JJDGE