Judge, 1887-12-17 · page 5 of 16
Judge — December 17, 1887 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct satirical pieces from the late 19th or early 20th century: **"The Wicked Reporter"** is a poem satirizing newspaper journalists. It argues that reporters receive blame for publishing negative stories about actresses and scandals, yet receive no credit for positive coverage. The satire suggests reporters are selectively vilified—called "wicked" and "lying" when they expose uncomfortable truths, but ignored when they report favorable news. The piece critiques both the press and public hypocrisy about journalism ethics. **"Very Welcome Indeed"** is a brief comedic dialogue about a dinner invitation. A host invites a guest (Mr. Boren) to visit before they move to a new house. When asked when they're moving, the hostess admits uncertainly it won't be for "a year or two at the least"—the joke being the invitation is disingenuous, offering hospitality from someone with no immediate plans to leave. It's satirical commentary on insincere social conventions.
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JUDGE ely's a desperate fellow, iewd it part Why, with the su ing a dessert off ber escort.” THE WICKED REPORTER. When actresses come, with new wardrobes and roles, Each with ‘Arrys in plaids to support her, And the flash preacher questions the chance of their souls, How they worry the truthful reporter ! But when wardrobes won't draw, when the leading man’s thrashed, Or a wolf comes in garb of exhorter, all And the newspapers publish how badly they're smashed, ren his wild driv peer‘and eaxe; Then it’s always the lying reporter. ay. it’s never the thoughtful reporter. n Christmas eve, ringing his bell, ks with his nsual It’s always the prying repc But when Midas his son g ij Or the coachman runs off his daughter, Vho there is put down for th story's told shortly—with every You ask, and you'll find the reporter. It's never the kindly reporter. Rowis atwrt VERY WELCOME INDEED. Fain nostess—" Now, ¥ ust spend one more evening with us before we go Into our new house.” Mx. Bora (graciously)—" Most with pleasire. When do you move? Fain nostess (doultfully)—" Pa is uncertain just when that will he, but not for a year or two at the least,"* comicbooks.com