Judge, 1892-02-20 · page 10 of 16
Judge — February 20, 1892 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains several brief satirical sketches typical of the publication's humor: **"To the Maid Who Waited"** mocks romantic persistence—a suitor has waited a year after being told to "wait another year," only to realize his devotion was foolish, as he's now explicitly not her valentine. **"Inexpensive Offerings"** satirizes religious hypocrisy: a congregant praised for eloquent prayer actually gives only "suggestions" rather than money to the church. **Other sketches** lampoon everyday social absurdities: weak workers comparing themselves to Philadelphia's polluted Schuylkill River, a landlord's bitter resentment of tenants, marital dynamics where husbands claim wives do as they please (while doing likewise themselves), and a doctor overcharging a patient for wearing formal attire. The humor relies on wordplay, ironic reversals, and cynical observations about human nature—characteristic of *Judge's* satirical approach. The accompanying pen-and-ink illustrations enhance the comedic effect through exaggerated character expressions and domestic or urban scenes.
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JUDGE TO THE MAID WHO WAITED. IS JUST a year ago to-day That love, fair love, led me your way. T wooed you in each glowing word That I had ever read or heard, And begged upon my fervent knees That with your grace my life you'd please. Y You listened with indifferent ear Ngo ip f basil | f. ‘ : And answered, ‘* Wait another year.” A? eS ta 645 ¢ a 4 itt T've waited, and this fourteenth day = A oe - “, zs FA ie. Of February here I say 4 R Ar ; I thank you that you were so wise Uh » of y) y iif Ni And looked with such far-seeing eyes. 4, & ’ A year ago you were not mine, fey - y a And now I'm not your valentine. th y : 6 ARISTINR. ANDERSON. Le cab g INEXPENSIVE OFFERINGS. 3 i ¢ +s BROTHER BYLINS is eloquent in prayer,” said one member of the congre- = sw . y gation to another; “but I don’t think he is very liberal when the contribu- — - - tion-box passes.” RASPING. “No; his offerings to the Lord are confined almost entirely to suggestions.” Customer —'* Corkes Barer —"* Yes, sir.” Customer —"' If you don't stop combing that slide of mine I'm going to Zo somewhere else.” IN PHILADELPHIA. + eYOU aren't doing your work well, Thompson.” “1 know it, sir, I'm as weak as water to-day.” “Well, if you're only as weak as © Schuylkill water you're strong enough to work.” THE LANDLORD. ASA Blessing you never were meant Of this I have very good proof ; For you make me put up for the rent And put up with the one in the roof. NO RESTRICTION THERE. Bagley —"1 never restrict. my wife, She does exactly as she pleases.” Bailey —"And you?" EXPOSED. Bagley do exactly as she Buown (tho likes to be thought a swell and who has been intrusted with a friend's pleases too.” brougham for the night) —" Home, John.” ‘ ‘Jour —" Where's that, sir?” A BAD BREAK. ” Featherstone —" | have just made YOU HAVE NOTICED IT YOURSELF. the mistake of my life.” 6» THERE is one thing I never could understand,” said Mrs. Cumso between the Ringway —" How so?” numbers of a concert-programme. Featherstone —“ 1 was foolish “ What is that?” asked her husband. enough to call on my doctor in a silk “That you always have to encore a sit.ger to get a song you can enjoy.” hat and he charged me double rates.” HOPS ABOUT. . sPara. where is the funny- bone?” “Tt all depends on the owner, Jimmie. Mine is in my elbow. Chauncey M. Depew’s is in his mouth.” THE TRUTH OF IT. Grace —"'Is it true that you refused poor Mr. Trotter?” Rosalie —" Well, you don’t think I'd refuse rich Mr. Trotter, do you 2” 7 THE BLAZING CHEQUE. Tiffin has forgotten his keys, but he must ae know whether Hliffin sent the promised cheque. pazelty “pops inside. “Put pul pat Great He strikes a match to light up the letter-box, MEE eS. Jonnxy -cun: comicbooks.com