Judge, 1893-01-28 · page 11 of 16
Judge — January 28, 1893 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, with scattered light humor and social commentary typical of late 19th-century American satire magazines. The cartoons/jokes visible include: **Political/Social References:** - A missing-word contest mocking Democratic Party indecision on tariffs (a major political issue of the era) - References to General Weaver (likely James B. Weaver, Populist candidate), suggesting current political figures as humor fodder - Jokes about servants, dating customs, and domestic life reflecting contemporary middle-class concerns **The Satire:** The humor is gentle, relying on wordplay and mild social observation rather than sharp political critique. Examples include puns about a cook who "stays" despite incompetence, and comments on Canada's military vessels versus Chicago crime. **Dominant Content:** The page is overwhelmingly advertisements for consumer products (Packer's Tar Soap, patent medicines, pianos, tobacco, hats) typical of Judge's revenue model. The ads themselves sometimes include small jokes, blurring lines between advertising and editorial content. This reflects Judge's role as both satirical commentary and commercial marketplace for the 1890s American consumer.
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Tell me, ye wintry winds ‘That round about us whiz, Will not this kind of weather fill Our bones with rheumatiz? —Kansas City Journal, Mrs, WixsLow’s Soornine Syrur for Chil- dren Teething ; soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and diar- thea, 25 cents a bottle. Penelope—" Ob, Vm in . Jita—* What's the matter?" Penelope—"* En- gaged, and I have still eight new dresses of ‘hich’ I will never have a chance to try the effect." Vogue. "ere To drive a cough from the system use Dr. juil's Cough Syrup. It never fails, Speaking of missing-word contests, which ave become so popular, here is one that does not include the gambling femure and yet will possess sufficient interest for every intelligent observer of current events—"* The tariff plank in the Democratic platform isa —." Who ply the missing word? Democrats are especially invited to participate in the contest, —Rochester Democrat, General Weaver, like the rest of us, has his favorite drink, It is buttermilk sweetened with sugar—not at all like the rest of us.— Waterbury American, For Chapping, Chafing, Itching, Bad Complexion, acl Odors from Perspiration, use that delightful balsamic cleanser and Antiseptic, Packer’s T. ‘AR neatentery apuming ane SOAP New York. A GENTLEMAN'S SMOKE. YALE MIXTURE Made dy MARBURG BROS. A Delightful Blend of St. James Parish, Loulsiana, Perique, Genuine Imported Turkish, Extra Bright Plug Cut, Extra Bright Long Cut, and Marburg Bros.’ Cole- brated Brand “ Pickings.” YOUMANS CELEBRATED HATS. ‘The superior quality of the material used. the ex- uisite design, the lightness in weight, and the great ind, is 2 guarantee that Youmans has no superior. 1107, 719, 158 Broadway, NEW YORK. ‘Authorized Agents in every city. “Excellent 19 dandruff, chap. ping and itching.” — Med. and Surg. Rep Phila. * How do you like your new cook?" ‘Ob, so-so. She is very dirty, she has no idea of cooking, and she smashes everything around her; but still she has one good and rare qual- ity.” ‘What is that?” ‘She stays with us.” —Fliegende Blatte When Baby was sick, we gave her Castona. 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. Slangleigh— That girl is out of sight.” Precise" Crazy?” Slangleigh—"* Ol course not. Why did you think so?” Precise— of sight out of mind,’ you kno Free Press. The best wishes one can offer the improve- ment-of-roads crusaders is that their chosen walk in life may be over smooth ways.—Balti- more American. After a night with the boys, Yours for a clear head—Bromo-Seltzer. Mother—""Are you sure she is particular about the little things of life?" Son—'* Yes, oh, yes; she puts her little brother to bed at seven o'clock the evenings that I call.""—Znter- Ocean, 7 Canada can place all the armed vessels she wants to on the lakes, but she'd better keep them out of the reach of the Chicago footpads. — Wheeling Register. Kipacn Chae Warerooms: *:e%t.itsts be," Y. addition to our factory which will enable us to make 50 Pianos per week. These Instruments are unexcelled, and are sold AT MODERATE PRICES. Sold on installments and rented. Owing to the great demand for these cele-| brated Pianos, we have erected a very large) Miss Draper—*\our watch, Mr. Jumper, should be a good one.” Afr. Jumiper—" Why?” Miss Draper—* Tv has such a plain, open face."—Jewelers’ Weekly. Ernest—" So you don't think that everybody who looks like a gentleman is one?” Percy— “No; any one with the necessary cash can procure a Dunlap hat. Looking at the condition of numerous pave- ments, it is quite plain that heads of families who boast of calling a spade a spade never think of snow-shovels.— Philadelphia Times, CrireLe Creex GoLp Firips—If you want to make a good investment write to Frank G. Peck, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Reference, Exchange National Bank. Any amount from $10 up. We deride a rich man for meanness and a poor man for extravagance. And in the mean- time we go around doing as we please—just as they do.—Des Moines Argonaut. We notice in many publications of late, in an article on “ Piano-makers’ Combine,” ence to the Sohmer piano which would suggest the possibility of our joining the combine. We ish to state that there is not the slightest thought or intention on our part to do so, and no foundation whatever for the remark. | We are and always have been opposed to trusts in any shape, and would thank you to correct the impression conveyed in the article. Soumer & Co, THE CUE. 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Run at once into the bed-room and wash yourself.” —Der Schalk, Jennie—" If he was pleased with the em- broidered foot-stool I gave him why did he put it up on the mantel?” Maud—"* Oh, because that is where he always puts his feet, dear."-— Exchange Armour’s Extract. In the kitchen, as an aid to good cooking, Armour's Extract of Beef finds its largest field. It is greatly relished by invalids, but you should not limit its use to the sick-room. Our little Cook Book explains many ways of using Armour's Extract. We mail it free. Armour & Co., Chicago. | THH CHLHBRATHD PIANOS ‘Are at present the Most Popalar and Preferred by Warerooms, 149, 1515 Ae ited tent, MY. SOHMER & Co., 8 tnt Bt. Sen France, Cal, Calor Cb Ds cov Mes i658 Ouse’ | Rases City, Mla, Tse htea Oe ess Complexion Powder Isadelicate and refined preparation that the most fastidious ladies do not hesitate to use. 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