Judge, 1887-07-02 · page 10 of 16
Judge — July 2, 1887 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains several satirical pieces mocking contemporary social issues and absurdities: **"The Judge's Charge"** opens with commentary on courtroom humor and modern marriage, including a jab at a Georgia man with multiple wives—likely referencing actual bigamy scandals of the era. **"A Startling Proposition"** ridicules a woman named Cleveland's suggestion that women spit in retaliation for male spitting, calling it impractical and evidence of intellectual deterioration. The illustrations include street vendors and business scenes, with one captioned "A Sudden Drop in Stocks" showing economic satire. **"The Possibilities of the Type-Writer"** depicts a man caught in a compromising position with a woman, claiming they were transcribing testimony together—a transparent excuse satirizing workplace impropriety and the new technology's use. Overall, the page satirizes marriage customs, gender relations, begging, and modern urban business practices typical of late 19th-century American social commentary.
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THE JUDGE’S CHARGE. HOW TO BE SAFE T is only the female wasp that stings; but we are not all scientists, and you had better strike out against the insect in general, it is so deuced hard to make out the difference. IT IS A GREAT JOKE. The courts are very funny. For instance, how strange it is to hear the modern jury satirically men- good men and tru tioned as MERELY A MODERN INSTANCE A man in Georgia is living pleasantly with his - fy eighth wife. But that was last week. He may be 4 Bae * living with his ninth or tenth now. And then what is his courage in comparison with that of the man who is living with the wife of some other man ? A STARTLING PROPOSITION. Miss Cleveland, in advising retaliation for expectoration on the part of men, proposes that women chew some saliva-producing sub- stance an about spitting themselves nearly to death. Miss. Cleveland prides herself on being a practical woman, but it looks as if she had weakened her intellect. by extreme dissipation in spruce gum. HOW STRANGE THAT WAS! The Ohio girl who lived three weeks without eating has much fortitude; but it is strange that she should have lost her mind be- cause of the subsequent absence of her young man for only half it period, REGARDING SOME HYPOCRISY. There is a great deal of talk as to the foolishness of giving to beggars without previously certaining whether they are wor- thy of the benevolence. Now the truth is that men give not to help anybody or do any good thing, but merely to rid them- selves of a bore, whose speedy absence is worth all the money it costs. Suppose, however, they should ascertain the character of the man who wants help? It would cost them a good deal of valuable time; it would interfere their regular business or pleasure; it would fix upon them a res- ty they donot care to as- sume. But, then, they should not giveatall? Dear s with loose * money in your pock- et, how would you uphold your supe- rior wis- dom ifa man who asked for a dime died for the lack of it? But the beggar may use the money im pro per- STREET MERCHANT IN EXCELLENT voIcE—“Now, ladies and gentlemen. TN guarantee that my goods are the best and lowest in th “— THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE TYPE-WRITER. Mn. Brtey (whose wife has called unerpectelly—" Yer, we were sitting a trifle close together, but Miss Biggs had some very conflicting testimony to take down, and I thought we could get through it quicker if we arranged it as a duet.” ‘A SUDDEN DROP IN STOCKS. don't throw away this fine opportunity of getting the best article at cost. ITH generous hand a kindly heaven bestows Beauty woman, perfume to the rose; Ruffle the rose, its sweetness grows in power Ruffle the woman, and the sweet turns sour. ly? Sodo you, dear sir, on frequent occasions—that isa part of the purpose of money; and, after all, what is it of your business what be- comes of the money ? You give it for proper value in securing re lease from unpleasant company, and when it is out of your hands you are no more responsible for its use than if you never it. not assume too much authority, you cautious man ! and consider what a blessing it 1s to be relieved of the feeling of meanness that would inevitably attend the refusal of a nickel or a dime to some indi- vidual who certainly needs it, whether he be good or bad, more than do. 1S SHE SUFFERING? The present of £3,700 to the queen, by some Irish women, would seem to indicate a purpose to have a general collection. ‘SO GROVER SAYS. The important information has been given out that Mrs. Cleve. land wears number 5 shoes. But no matter. When she puts her foot down it gets there just the same. _ WHY LIVE? The newspaper of the future, according to Governor Hill, will print complete the speeches on both sides of the question under iscussi This makes it far asier to die, and the expiring man, in the excess of his admira: tion for the newspaper of the present, will have a copy of it buried with him. THEY ARE VERY TRACTABLE. A lady who has kept boarde tells of the most successful way to get along with them. “If they complain of anything,” she says, “I fine ’em. If the complaint is repeated I repeat the fine. A third complaint results in a prompt dis charge. It keeps them amiable, and the way they come up with t money ¢ ery Mon day morn and grati fying.” THEN NOT. Faneuil hall is the cradle of liberty, w less indeed you take the liberty to bea Brit isher. comicbooks.com 4 Ga) ‘ ve pe «i te ce tal