Judge, 1922-02-18 · page 2 of 36
Judge — February 18, 1922 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# "The Disabliteers" Advertisement This is an advertisement for Leslie's Weekly magazine (February 18 issue), promoting an exposé article titled "The Disabliteers" by Theodore Waters. The piece investigates fraud involving individuals who deliberately injure themselves to file fake damage suits and extort money—what the ad calls a "well-organized business." The ad emphasizes this as investigative journalism, noting Waters previously contributed to Leslie's "Modern Mendicant" series exposing beggary fraud. The advertisement also promotes other content: a love story, a Seannon Lockwood serial, and an aviation article by Howard Mingos. The tone reflects early-20th-century concern about organized fraud schemes and insurance abuse, positioning Leslie's as an exposé publication. Pricing: 10 cents per copy or $5 yearly subscription.
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The Disabiliteers OES pain pay? Do you know that capitalizing injuries is a well-organized business in this country / Won't it surprise yousto learn that there are numerous persons of both sexes Who make a livelihood by getting themselves hurt in various ways and then cashing in through fake damage suits? Can you imagine a stranger occupation than that of deliber- ately undergoing suffering in order to extort money for conse- quent disabilities ¢ ae Leslie’s Weekly for February 18 starts a series of highly in- teresting articles revealing the inside facts of this amazing “profession.”” It is entitled “The Désabiliteers” and is written by Theodore Waters, well-known author and investigator, who recently centributed to Leslie’s “The Modern Mendicant” series, exposing the present-day frauds of beggary. Leslie’s for February 18 is full of other notable features. For instance, there is an appealing love story‘ Quick Read- Justment”” by James Hopper. Then there is another thrilling installment of Scammon Lock- wood’s serial, “The Safety Valve.” In “The Wings of Peace,” the up-to-the-minute situation in aviation is absorbingly discussed by Howard Mingos. There are other corking illustrated features besides—the kind you like to read: plenty of pictures—the kind you like to see: and a beauutul cover in full colors. Remember, you can buy Leslie's Weekly trom your newsdealer for 10 cents a copy, or have it delivered weekly at your home as a subscriber tor Five Dollars a year. Join the rapidly growing army of Leslie’s Weekly readers NOW.