Judge, 1891-12-05 · page 26 of 52
Judge — December 5, 1891 — page 26: what you’re looking at
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This page satirizes prominent late 19th-century figures through fake "gift exchanges." The top section lists humorous, mocking presents supposedly sent between famous politicians, businessmen, and cultural figures—like Henry George sending Jay Gould a copy of "Progress and Poverty" (implying Gould needs education on poverty) and Benjamin Harrison sending Grover Cleveland a photo of the White House (mocking Cleveland's defeat). The two cartoon strips below depict romantic/social comedy: "Practice Made Perfect" shows a man casually proposing to women as "practice," while "A Decided Case of Vice Versa" reverses gender roles—a woman orders an elaborate meal while her husband tries to control her spending, but the next day she demands expensive food from him anyway. The satire targets Gilded Age excess, hypocrisy among the wealthy and powerful, and evolving social expectations around gender and courtship.
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OFFICIAL. T is not often that we have the privilege of making pub- lic the gifts which great people interchange at this happy time, but we take advantage of it here, confi- dent that there is a yearning for knowledge everywhere, and knowing that there is nothing so precious as the setting of a good example. All that remains to be said is that this list may be relied on. Henry George sent Jay Gould a_paper- covered copy’ of “ Progress and Poverty.” Charles A. Dana sent Joseph Pulitzer a tin horn of extra length. Benjamin Harrison sent Grover Cleveland a kodak picture of the white-house as it looks at present. Chauncey M. Depew sent William M, Evarts a copy of the latest work on shorthand. Benjamin F, Butler sent Belva Lockwood a pledge of his undying affection. Lillian Russell sent Rudolf Aronson a bou- quet of paper flowers. George Francis Train sent John L, Sullivan a moroccobound copy of The Data of Ethics.” Bret Harte sent Mark Twain a case of che- roots and a seidlitz powder. David B. Hill sent Levi P. Morton a copy of “Cushing's Manual.” Henry Clews sent Russell Sage a bar of shaving soap. Edgar Fawcett sent Edgar Saltus a plot and a letter of humble admiration. Henry James sent William D. Howells a bottle of salt of hartshorn and a dissertation on the human feelings. . Sir William Gordon-Cumming sent the prince of Wales an illuminated copy of the English game laws. The editor of the New York Press sent the editor of the New York Evening Post a watch made of pure native tin, ‘An American author sent Augustin Daly an original American play and,—well the author is PRACTICE M Mixste—"* Why, you have proposed to three other girls this week, I hear.” Jack —" Yes, but I didn’t care for them. Did it just to get my hand in, you know !" A DECIDED CASE OF VICE VERSA. Mr. Guzzey's wire's cousin—"‘ Now don't ordi al vEEEY'S Wi i 1 - seat Seas ire n't order an elaborate ‘ie Gurzey's wire (on the following day)—" I'm awfully hungry, Bea. Mr. Guzzky—" Let me attend to that. Waiter, bring two portions Mr. Guzzey—“‘Comed beef and cabbage for twe, walter, and fill this of consommé, oyster crabs, braised chicken, roast venison, brie cheese, carafe. will van” fruit and coffee. What wine do you prefer?” comicbooks.com