Judge, 1889-04-27 · page 10 of 28
Judge — April 27, 1889 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three distinct pieces of social satire from early 20th-century America: **"A Hint"** mocks New York high society's obsession with social status. A wealthy woman attracts male attention not because of beauty or charm, but because she *hasn't* written to the arbiters of society (Messrs. Fish and McAllister—real figures who controlled NYC's social register). The joke: exclusivity creates desirability. **"Of Interest to Persons About to Move"** offers tongue-in-cheek moving advice with class commentary—suggestions like displaying your best furniture prominently so neighbors think you're wealthy, and having cash on May 1st (moving day) for beggars in distress. **"Sir Consequence"** is a moral fable about an arrogant rooster whose loud crowing attracts a crowd, which he mistakes for reverence rather than curiosity. It satirizes pompous self-importance. **"Shall Women Propose?"** shows a widow instructing a younger woman (Edith) on dating etiquette, suggesting women should pursue men if necessary—relatively progressive for the era, presented humorously. The cartoons collectively mock pretension, social climbing, and rigid conventions.
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A HINT. I" W t the height of the ball and she sat in a cor- ner behind the palms and roses, hedged in and sur- rounded by the flower of New York’s young wealth and chivalry. Better dressed girls than she and far more beautiful were wall-flowering and yearning in different parts of the great opera-house,while men elbowed and tumbled over each other to get near her. “1 see nothing partic. ularly attractive about that young woman,” remarked a guest from out-of-town, “What is the reason for the tremendous amount of atten tion she is receiving?” “Don't you know?" was the manager's startled query.“ Why, she’s the only woman in the room who failed to write Messrs. Fish and McAllis- ter, asking to be placed in the opening quadrille. OF INTEREST TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MOVE, E. SURE to pay the first month's rent in advance. It will put you on good terms with the landlord, and after that you need be in no hurry to settle. It is well to engage your truckman about ten weeks in advance, and if necessary guarantee the payment of your bill by giving a lien on your furniture. If your landlord says that the house has all the mod- ern improvements, you must not look for a phonograph in 6 cach room, ‘The landlord didn’t mean that. Mas, De Staxe (making a college call)—" 1 trust, Rupert, that you're not neglecting the PROGRESSING. Examine your gas-meter in moving in a new house. Hex sox—" By no means, mother,” T devote two or three hours a day to Marquis of ‘The previous occupant may have left his score unsettled, (Queensbury rules. Mas. Dr: STANG—"' I'm so-o-o glad !” taking out the nail c It may make them worsg than before, Do not pack all your plates and knives « bottom of the box. and your old landlord may come down on you for damages. Remember that one of the first things you have to do in a new house is Do not scold at the man moving your furniture if he should run a — to eat. bed-post through a $1,000 mirror. Drop a bureau on him as he goes If there is a lodge-mecting on the day you move be sure in going down stairs and you will have evenge. out at night to oil the front-door latch so. it will not make a noise when you come home, ent sheet-iron covers for your thumbs are handy if you intend putting down your own carpets, Have all your best pieces of furniture put on top of the wagons, so that the neighbors may have a high estimate of your wealth, Have plenty of change in your pockets on the first of May for any beggar you may meet. You can realize how sad it is on that day to be in distress. SIR CONSEQUENCE. IR CONSEQUENCE crowed a haughty crow, And a haughty crow crowed he. His wives ran fearfully to and fro, Wondering whether to stay or go, He crowed so mightily % My lord, oh wherefore crowest so loud Quoth a meek hen, timidly ~ Oh wherefore crowest so loud and proud > Thy voice doth bring thee a goodly crowd, To hear thy royal decree.” fow gather ye far, and gather ye near.” Sir Consequence doodle-doos. “Let great and small in the barnyard all Quickly obey my kingly call, And hearkea unto the news.” Then ev'ey chick in that broad domain . r Flocked to his lusty crow SHALL WOMEN PROPOSE? He got as far as“ Spring ayays . . Nut further remarks were « Wivow Coy-Sairit—"" Always show a respect for your elders, Edith. I'll take the first chance at him Ve was choked with a whifl of sno myself, and if I don’t succeed you can try.” reaxe evminer comicbooks.com