Judge, 1893-06-24 · page 11 of 16
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This is primarily an **advertising page** from Judge magazine, with scattered short humorous anecdotes rather than political cartoons. The few satirical items include: **"Duke de Veragua" anecdote**: References a Spanish nobleman stopped at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago for lacking admission credentials. The joke mocks his unfamiliarity with American rules—he's "not greatly disconcerted" because he's already been "sand-bagged" (robbed) in Chicago, so minor inconveniences don't bother him. This plays on Chicago's rough reputation. **Matthew S. Quay reference**: Notes Pennsylvania's senator pushed through Sunday-closing legislation, then closed Pennsylvania's building on Sunday—hypocritical self-righteousness. **Minor quips**: Include observations about women (three mentions of a man's name = romance), telephone service requiring payment, and dyspepsia remedies. The page is overwhelmingly dominated by product advertisements (cigars, life insurance, pianos, hair products, etc.), which was typical Judge revenue. The satire is gentle social commentary rather than hard political critique.
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JUNE. kiss of fragrant lips Adewy the budding roses’ tips ; Upe ‘A shower of sunshine falling slow Upon the lily's breast of snow ; A touch of languor on the air, A living poem everywhere ; A-song of birds in sweet attune With earth and sky—and this is June. —W.J. Lampton in Godey's. er a night with the boys, Yours for a clear head—Bromo-Seltzer. It is announced that, whatever happens to the world's fair on Sunday, the Pennsylvania tailling will be closed. This seems eminently poper, considering that it was Pennsylvania's Foeeat sabbatarian, Matthew S. Quay, who oginected! the Sunday-closing bill through the federal senate, —Rochesler Herald, = ee In these days of progress the BEST is just good enough for a buyer who pays his honest Dollars. Among Pianos the BEST is the urns Be MW th Sts ni Ove Stccet 5 te = SOHMER Wabash Ave, Chicaco. —'"Mercy! what an_ interrogation point you are. I'm sure I didn’t ask such strings of questions when I was a boy.” Little son—* Dont you think if you had you'd be Good able to answer more of mine?” News. Popa The duke de Veragua was not gréatly dis- concerted when stopped at'a world’s-fair turn- stile and requested to produce his permit. to enter without payment. The duke has been in Chicago long enough to be satisfied so long as he is not sand-bagged.—New York Commercial Advertiser. When a woman pronounces the name‘of a man but twice a day there-may be some doubt ‘as to the nature of her sentiments; but three times !—Baleac, As a specific against dyspepsia and as an appetizer, also for mixing in drinks, nothing is superior to BOKER’S BITTERS, renowned since 1828, If silver won't relieve the tightness of the money market, why not try the “gold cure "?— Buffalo News, La Flor De Vallens & Co. Incomparable Clear Havana Cigars. If your dealer does not sell this brand, wo will send yous box, charges prepaid, containing 13 (Cigars for $1.25, $1.40 and upward to $6.00. ‘These Cigars range in Prico from 10c. to {0c. each. DWUGENE VALLENS & CO., 44 to 54 Dearborn 8t., CHICAQO, ILL. Safe, Sure ana at Low Cost. Life Insurance in the Mercantile Benefit Ass'n of New York P. 0. Box 968. ‘Oncamizeo im sor7. Death Losses Paid, - - $1,273,616.80 Nodeath claims unpaid. Seekers fur re- lable, low-cost life insurance should write usfor rates and particulars. Energetic agents can peat and are Invited to Lw.Stemard, Seer. A GARTER: ‘The easiest and best garter ever worn. Always clean. Always the same tension. Ask your dealer for, them, or send to THE ARMSTRONG MFG. CO., Bridgeport, Conn. New York office, 242 Canal St. Price, 25¢. ical $50 per week, rosse, Wis. ta Pencil agents wail Mane Besser Mfg Co., X 326, La {more prompt attention and better service Jupox when answering advertisements. “YOU MANS CELEBRATED HATS. ality of the material used, the € lightness in weight, and the great ante that Youmans has no superior. 1. 158 Broadway, NEW YORK. horized Agents in every city. He rang and rang and rang and rang, And talked, or tried to talk, But every effort that he made ‘There something seemed to balk. His telephone it wouldn't work, Nor did it worth a cent Until he'd fired a check around To pay last quarter's rent. —Troy Press. CAREFUL PREPARATION is essential to purity of foods. It is wisdom and economy to select those that are pure. The Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk is prepared with the greatest care, and infants are assured the best. Grocers and druggists. Until they canbe propelled by.a bicycle lawn-mowers will never be popular with the TRONG.. (oo: —Dansville Breeze, Blakely (as Tendertone, the long - haired tenor, passes)—'" If that fellow’s' hair and his brains were to change places he would be bald- headed.”—Blizsard. Talk is cheap; so, dear ladies, you must not fear that the talk before the Behring arbitration commission is going to raise the price of seal- skins.—Rochester Herald. THE WORLD'S PAIR. The Michigan Central is the only line from the east running directly by and in full view of Niagara falls andthe world’s fair. Illustrated descriptive folders. in English, French or Ger- man will be sent upon application to O. W. Ruggles, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago. It is said that almost every woman is guilty at some time of blotting ink on the number in her shoes.—A tchison Globe. When they play upon the lawn He knows the tennis law, For he went to ‘Tennessee And there be tennis saw. Tonawanda News. Mrs, Winstow's Soornine Syrup for Chil- dren ‘Teething ; soothes the child, softens the gums, allays ail pain, cures wind colic and diar- thoea. 25 cents a bottle, He—"Which way was Tommy Toodles bound when you saw him?” Ske—""In full calf, judging by his conversation."—Belford's Magazine. WILLIAMS? ifs STICK. 121 Million. The consumption of WILLIAMS’ Shaving Stick in 1891 was sufficient for over 21,000,000 shaves, Noshavingstickequalsit. By reason of is wonderfl richness, co heal- qualities, it is now being used peu ail who prefer soap'in a¢icb ff form, Have you tried WiLLiams’ ? 20th Bdition, postpaid for ase. or stamps.) THE HUMAN HAIR, Why it Falls Off, Turns Gray, and the Remedy. OF, HARLEY PARKER, F. R: A C.K. Lona & Con tory Arch Ste Fniaceip very one should Fead this little Book eum Cook's Extra Dry Inperidl Champagne is better, healthier and purer than the imported article, It has a delightful bouquet. ‘* Where there's a.will there's a way,” quotes | 2 Emperor William, ** I'm the Will and I want my way."—Philadelphia Times, YALE It ts the choicest Smoking Tobacco that ex- perience can produce or that money can buy. MIXTURE suonina rosaceo ireular. g fall particul Fall particulars to be found with cach CANFIELD DRESS SHIELDS. Lota net then ahleide at all leading Dry Goods Stores oF on receipt of 35 cents we will vend of our liberal » CANFIELD F RUBBER CO., 73 Warren ‘Ste, New York City. 3 TOURIST TICKETS « EUROPE : RETURN Blven to the Three Ladies making the best guesses In 3 matters stated in pair of You by ment “What will you have, sir?” asked the pert waitress. ‘Something to heat," replied the English Visitor to the restaurant. ‘* Suppose you try a flat-iron,” said the pert waitress, who thought she was ‘being guyed.—Besfon Bul- ketin, Followin’ de adwent ob a baby in de fam- fly comes de adwent ob de safety-pin intoe a man’s toilet. w'en a button-hole bursts."—Ar- Aansaw Thomas Cat. Gafo, Light, Handsome, Compact. ACHE FOLDING ROAT CO., MIAMISBURG, 0, SHIELD. 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