Judge, 1923-08-04 · page 2 of 36
Judge — August 4, 1923 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page features an illustrated puzzle rather than political satire. Four identically-dressed men in business suits are shown in different poses—sitting, standing, and kneeling—with the accompanying text posing a riddle about which figure represents "you." The puzzle contrasts two types of men with equal income and reading time: one lacks intellectual development, while the others have cultivated knowledge through reading history, biographies, and drama despite limited formal education. The "joke" concludes by promoting Judge magazine's "Royal Order of Raisin Collectors"—a humorous club encouraging readers to submit funny observations for publication. This appears to be an advertisement disguised as entertainment, inviting reader participation and subscription. The cartoon illustrates the magazine's philosophy about self-improvement through reading and intellectual engagement.
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Lhees are four men of equal position and business income. Which of them represents your They read about the same number of hours each week. But one has no plan for his reading; at the end of the year he has little or nothing to show. The others talk like a man who has traveled widely, though they have never been outside of the United States. of science, though they had to stop school at fifteen. They are at home with history, and the best biographies, and the really great dramas and_ essays. What’s the secret of their mental growthP How can any man in a few minutes of pleasant reading each day gain so much? You ask me! They know something Old dear, that’s easy! Simply join the Royal truth. Having decided upon the funniest thing Order of Raisin Collectors, that fetching asso- ciation of good fellowship, in which each mem- ber spends his time and energy looking for the fun in life. You, too, can join. Here’s how! Today, as you do your daily dozen, look all about you, with eyes and ears wide open, for the funniest thing that you see or hear. Now don’t imagine. This is the time for the cold that you have seen or heard, write it out and send it to The Raisin Collector, Judge, 627 West 43d Street, New York City. In return, he’ll send you something that will make you laugh—so that’s at least that. And if your funny thing is very funny, thea he'll print it in Judge and you'll belong. All clear? All right, now let’s go! What’s that funny thing right near you there? comicbooks.com