Judge, 1891-01-03 · page 11 of 16
Judge — January 3, 1891 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge (circa 1891) is primarily **advertisements interspersed with brief humorous anecdotes** rather than political cartoons. The jokes are genteel, topical one-liners reflecting period social attitudes. Notable content includes: - A reference to **John L. Sullivan**, the famous boxer, depicted as lamenting the stage's decline - A quip about **Philadelphia society** (Chestnut as stereotypically quick-witted) - Gender humor about women and marriage ("distinguishing men who marry for money") - Class humor mocking valets and service workers The advertisements promote patent medicines (Castoria, Salvation Oil), luxury travel to California, pianos, bicycles, and alcohol—typical of 1890s consumer culture. The overall tone reflects upper-class, urbane sensibilities with light mockery of social pretension and working-class aspirations, typical of Judge's audience at this period.
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Go to the clock, thou smart youth! Consider how, when it begins to get fast, it always meets a setback.— Buffalo Express. When Baby was sick, wo gave ber Castoria, ‘When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. ‘When she had Children, she gave them Castoria. “I'm afraid your remark cut Mr. Chestnut to the quick.” ‘Nonsense! Mr, Chestnut is a Philadel- phian."—New York Sun. Salvation Oil, the great liniment, should be a part of every traveling man’s equipment. With the new moon look out for cold weather and keep Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup handy. # Actor John L.. Sullivan to Actor James Owen O'Con- or—" What's de use o' you an’ me tryin’ to elevate de stage any more if such folks as Eva Hamilton is comin’ into der perfesh ?"—Buffalo Express. A REALLY GOOD THING. ‘The Kent ice creeper for horses, See advertisement in this issue. ASK FOR Packer's ‘Tar Soap Tho ideal for Toilet, Bath and Shampoo, It pos sesses hygienic qualities not found in any other soap, and has, for years, enjoyed the preference of 25 cents, All Druggists. 25 cents. TO THE COLDEN CATE, Affording a visit of THREE WEEKS in CALIFORNIA. THE TOURISTS TRAVEL BY A Superbly Appointed Train of Fallpan Bs Vesibele Drawing Roos Room, n Sleeping. Smoking, Counterpart of the Pennsylvania Li Limited . FEBRUARY 7, (891. Dats of Stating, | MARSH 28, L14, 1891. seeti ea eee es EXCURSION TICKETS, ¢ Fame Spd suscrante So Essien toa 8 ‘New a Mente, and Sa ai $275.00 FOR THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD, AND $300.00 FOR THE FOURTH, TOURIST AGENT AND CHAPERON ACCOMPANY THE PARTY. tk itinerary ena Ree full reneory noe address GEO, W. BOYD, Assistant Gene Agent, Lenard Pa CHAS. E, PUGH, ee R. We General Manager: Gen’ Steet pe THE CELEBRATED R. ‘Aro at present the Most Popular and Eom e Warerooms, 149, 151, 153, 155 ar 14th aie Be MY, N SOHMER & CO. 7. St. Lours, ‘tg2a Olive Street ; Kansas athe BARKER BRAND Pen COLLARS The difference between repartee and impudence fs the size of the man who says it.—Zimira Gazette, Mrs, Winxstow’s Sootuinc Syrup for Children Teething ; soothes the child, soffens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoca, 25 cents a He had lingered long, and after a silence ‘she re- marked, ‘*Do you know, I really believe papa thinks you're dead.” “Why?” “Because he has twice re- ferred to you as the late Mr. Smith."— Washington Post, BOKER'S BITTERS since 1828 acknowledged to be by far the best and finest Stomach Bitters made, wheth- er taken pure or with wines or liquors or other cordials. ‘Well, James," observed the gentleman, ‘I hear you got a situation as valet recently.” ‘*I did, sir,” replied James “but it was too blamed much for my self-respect. What do you think the boss asked me to do the very first morning? Wanted me to help him dress !”— American Grocer. HOTEL Overlooking Central Park, Fifth Avenue, 58th and 59th sts., : New York, Highest Class. Absolutely FIREPROOF on American and jaropean Plans. Re half block 6th Avo, Elevated R. R. terminus, 5th Ave. Stages and Cross Town Cars pass doors, “*I'm going fishing, wife ; “Going to use them for bait Ashland Press. No Christmas and New Year's table should be with- out a bottle of Angostura Bitters, the world-renowned appetizer of exquisite flavor. Beware of counterfeits. ive me some doughnuts.” “No, for sinkers.”"— Ethel— How do you manage to distinguish the men who wish to marry for money from, those who really love you?” Maud—'' Those who really love me make such awful fools of themselves."—Mew York Herald, ARMOURS EXTRACT BEEF: ‘The best and most economical “stook” tor Soups, Sauces, Beef Tea, Eto. ARMOUR & CO., Chicago,-Sole Mfrs. CENTS PACKAGE, ‘An albtobacco, Long Filler Cigarette the moat "delicious and - wholesom ae ‘smoke ever for the money CONSOLIDATED CIGARETTE, “eo. we. 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