Judge, 1892-05-07 · page 4 of 16
Judge — May 7, 1892 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains several satirical pieces typical of Judge's social commentary: **"The Kicker"** mocks the hypocritical husband who complains loudly about his wife's cooking at home but eagerly devours cheap diner food without complaint—satirizing masculine bluster and ingratitude. **"An Important Advantage"** is a dark joke about New York's use of electrocution for executions (versus hanging in other states), suggesting condemned men might prefer one method over another. This references the contemporary debate over capital punishment methods. **"April First"** plays on theatrical backstage drama, where an actor fears losing his leading role to an unknown rival—who turns out to be the manager's clerk, suggesting nepotism or favoritism in theater casting. **"Sentences Passed by the Judge"** offers philosophical aphorisms on vanity, property, and women's social constraints—typical of Judge's moralizing content. The remaining pieces are light domestic humor about miscommunication and family secrets, representing the magazine's mix of satire and everyday observational comedy.
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THE KICKER. E GROWLS about the coffee and he grumbles at the steak ; He makes remarks about the bread his mother used to bake, And fosters the impression with his weary little wife ‘That her cooking is the worst he ever tackled in his life. But at noon he seeks the lunch-room and he grabs a chunk of pie And struggles in a manner that brings moisture to the eye ; He tosses down the sky-blue milk they ladle to the herd, ‘And hands his money to the clerk and never says a word. PHILANDER C, JONNSON, AN IMPORTANT ADVANTAGE Adlet —“ Murderers in New York state have one thing in their favor.”” Gasket —" Do you think it is an advantage to be electro- cuted 2” Adlet—"Certainly. They can say they were not born to be hanged.” APRIL FIRST. LEADING MAN—"'I wish to resign my position as leading man in your company.” MANAGER —* This is unexpected, sir. Come to the point.” LEADING MAN—"*'I wish to know, then, if William Smithers, a man I never heard of before, is to have the star fart this season ?” MANAGE * William Smithers, is my confidential clerk. He is in the other room ; perhaps you'd better see him,” SENTENCES PASSED BY THE JUDGE. HE THAT doeth a deed and looketh about him on the right hand and the left for applause will find vanity to be father of the deed and criticism its sponsor. The fact that one’s real estate may embrace but a limited acreage will in no way hamper the growth of that which may yield him a more generous income—his estate ideal. Protestation against the social code of indulgences is a privilege, a prerogative, a luxury, granted to women. They may cry outa little hys- terically, but there is a well-known power that may always be depended upon to silence such cries. For no loyal heart will aim epithets against KATHRINE GROSJEAM. WONDERED HOW HE KNEW. Mr. PLowsHare (approaching hotel clerk's desk) —“*1'd like tu git a room.” CLERK (in loud voi Mr, PLowsHARe cheaper.” (Sotto-voce) * Front !* No; a back un ‘ll duef it comes any Wonder how he knowed I was deef.” SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO. “Dear father—I received the camera, and am de- Witte —" That was an awfully funny story you told pa the other night in the library. I lighted with it. I inclose my first picture, that you will stood outside the door an’ almost split myself laughing.” recognize at once as old Liz, Will send other pictures ‘THe. coLoNet—"* You young rascal! you had no right to listen, You didn’t repeat that in my next letter, Yours, story, did you?" 4 **Jounsie Kopak.” Witie—"* You'll just find out when you see mother,” comicbooks.com