Judge, 1889-07-27 · page 13 of 16
Judge — July 27, 1889 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and filler content**, not political cartoons. The main satirical material consists of brief humorous snippets and observations: The text includes lighthearted social commentary typical of Judge magazine's era—jokes about unmarried women enjoying rainy weather, wealthy people traveling to New Orleans, children's conversations with parents, fishing excursions, and the shrinking of summer clothes. One piece mocks country ministers' long coats given their modest $300 salaries. The large advertisement for **Pears' Soap** features an article about outdoor writer George H. Ellwanger, comparing him to naturalist John Burroughs—representing contemporary literary taste. The remaining content is commercial: typewriters, gloves, shoes, chocolates, and other consumer goods. The **"Are Your Congress Shoes Insured?"** advertisement is notably whimsical, suggesting even footwear needs insurance. There are **no identifiable political figures or events** satirized here. This is a typical Judge page blending light domestic humor with era-appropriate advertising.
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BLACK DRAPERY NETS. Imported specially for this season—large variety of pattorns—at the most reasonable prices. Black Spanish Cuipure Flouncings, EMBROIDERED MUSLINS, HEMSTITCHED FLOUNC- INGS, HAMBURG EDGING, ETC. FRINGED SASHES In a variety of styles—Roman Stripes and Rich Bro- cades. " LADIES! HEMSTITCHED AND SCALLOP HANDKERCHIEFS. MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION, 1263128 Cheolint Sr Q hiladelphia HUTCHINSON’S GLOVES ARE THE BEST MADE For driving or street wear. Made with care from selected stock and warranted. Those wishing serviceable gloves and to learn how to get them and save money, send stamp to the manufacturer for his book about gloves,” Established 1862. JOHN C. HUTCHINSON, SJOUNSTOWN, N. ¥. Don't spoil your Feet with CHEAP SHOES War Burt & Packerd “Korrect Shape.” *ALL STYLES: THE ONLY PRACTICAL Low-PRICED TYPEWRITER. FIRST-CLASS, RAPID, DURABLE, BUSINESS. WORLD. Tee RiteER, 44 Characters, $10; 77 Characters, $15. Catalogue free. Typewriter Dept., POPE. MEG. CO., Bor ton, New York, Chicago. vey SR ii SO THE AGE.P ay i) WA eas STEPHEN F. WHITMAN & “SON. PISO’S CURE FOR GURES WHERE ALL ELSE Best Cough Syrup, T Hanes ade Uso I CONSUMPTION pain every’ ONTY GENUINE GLouceateR, mas Mass books of every description made 10 FINDLER & WIBEL, BLANK BOOKS. stimates cheerfully furnished Stationers, 146 Nassau Street, New York. A large assortment kept in stock, and | | too busy we'll play school awhile.” Have you usep PEARS’ Soapr One of the most delightful writers of out-door life is George H. Ellwanger, whose little book, as_typo- graphically charming as the ideas which are thereby dressed, has just been issued by Appleton & Co. Here are given “the pleasures and trials of an amateur gar- dener,” though Mr, Ellwanger has made gardening and all that pertains to it a close study. There used to be ‘one John Burroughs ; but the original John has retired in behalf of Mr. Ellwanger, whose articles on fishing, by the way, ought to have been sent out in book form long ago, Old maids rejoice when it is raining cats and dogs.— Boston Courier. Many struggling men keep pup by supporting a dog. —Boston Courier, A large number of our best society people have gone to New Orleans, It does not transpire whether they go there to escape the heat or to pick magnolias,—Chicago News, fohnny —"* Dear papa, I love you so much.” love you too, Johnny, when you are good —"‘ But, papa, I fove you even when you ai Texas Siftings. Papa— Jahany good. This is about the time when the members of the fish- ing excursion awake to the terrible realization that they have come away and left the keg of beer upon the wharf.— Hoston Courier, A new book is called ‘The Tramp at Home.” This is the first intimation we have had that the tramp had a home. As he never uses it, he should exchange it for a clean shirt, —Norristown Herald, wish the night would hurry up, so we can send off, our fireworks,” said Johnny. ** Well, let's go out-doors ie; “that always makes the dark '—Chicago Tribune. It’s a neck-and-neck race, to borrow a classical phrase, between a $y summer suit of clothes and a college grad- uate as to which will shrink the most during the next six months.—Binghamton Republican. Wibble—"*1 wonder why ministers always wear long- tailed coats?” Wabble—'*If you were a country minis- ter with a $300 salary and a large family you wouldn't ask such a fool question as that."— Terre Haute Ex- press. Don't think so much about yourself— It’s very reprehensible ; Or feel, when dressed in garments new, That all the world stands still to view. It has no time to waste on you. Brace up, and be more sensible. Philadelphia Press, “Now, grandpa,” said a little Chicago five-year-old as she entered her grandfather's study, "if you are not All right, my ‘said the professor, good-humoredly, “1 am Where are your books?" ‘That is for you to ‘said the little one, severely. ‘'I'm going to be the teacher.” The professor collapsed.—Chicago Tri- dune, child,” Such stitching eyes! Such dainty feet ! (L admit she loves to show ‘em) With winning ways and accents sweet, She seems a very poem. Poesy's incarnation she ; ‘There's no one fairer, neater. Should she but deign to look toward me, I'm not adverse to meter. —Terre Haute Express, HERE INSURED? In Boston, at the ofice of Hub Gore Maxers, tho larrest manuf'urers of SI Elastic. in America. Tals Trade Mark on ARE YOUR CONGRESS SHOES INSURED? HOW Insured? By this Legal Docu- ment which accom. panies ‘tho shoes. INSURANCE _CE! CERTIFICATE. Boston, Mass., Dec. 15, 1888- Tis ANSULES to the wearer of these soca perfect service of the Gore for ONE. 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