Judge, 1893-11-04 · page 7 of 16
Judge — November 4, 1893 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This page contains brief humorous sketches satirizing American life and manners. "Not That Kind" mocks slow railroad service on the New York Central. "The Persistent Fly" depicts a conductor unable to stop a passenger's complaints. "All Over" jokes about an antique dealer's poor grammar. "At Infant Pitch" and "A False Alarm" are domestic humor pieces about marriage and courtship. "Country Journalism" parodies small-town newspapers' bland, non-committal reporting—the editor neutrally covers local potato crops and political matters without actual opinion. "No Criterion" contrasts London's appreciation for opera singers with Oshkosh's (Wisconsin's) supposed coarser taste. "Thoughtfulness" features African American dialect humor typical of the era, depicting a man politely declining to ask God for help with employment, respecting the minister's authority. The numerous cartoon illustrations throughout reinforce these comedic premises through visual exaggeration.
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NOT THAT KIND. 'HE brakeman on Conductor Halley's train on the New York Central was lighting the gas, and the process was slow. “Say, conductor,” called the old lady from Skaneateles, “can't y’ put a stop to THE PERSISTENT FLY that ere sewer efflu- via?” And Conductor Halley dropped his head on his breast and wept. ALL OVER. Lady (in curio- store) —"Does this clock go?” Dealer—"Ah, ma- dam, I am so sorry, but that clock is six hundred years old. It has already went.” AT INFANT PITCH. A FALSE ALARM, = Ne isda Ef eee THE OLD MAN (to daughter's lover)—"' Young man, do you smoke cigarettes ?” For heaven's sake, THE LOVER (apologetically)— Yes, sit; but "—— Maria! do keep that Tue oLp MAN—" Well, give me one.” child from crying. It’s enough to drive one distracted.” Philosophical husband —" Be patient, my dear. Life's music would be incomplete with- out the C-minor chords.” COUNTRY JOURNALISM. HARLES COLLINS has lost a pocket match-safe, Mrs. Charles Buel, having an over-supply of rats, is thinning them out with a steel trap. In politics the Trumpet stands where it al- ways stood. Tickets printed for all parties. Abijah Jones raised a potato weighing three and one-fourth pounds. No smail potatoes about Abijah. We think the prohibitionists draw it too strong when they say “The saloon must go.” Why not say “Please go"? ‘The show last night was a good one. Mora is a good actor. Thanks to the manager for a free ticket, He is the best manager extant. Alll political parties are actuated by good motives. We agree with them in some things, and in some we do not. Candidates are invited to call and exchange views. NO CRITERION. Pettigrew— Bragg ‘s having great success . THOUGHTFULNESS. over in London.” Sam Jackson—* Dog-gone dat ornery — bresh !” Brage’s rival—"Yes: but you know they PARSON JOHNSON—"'Sakes alibe, Sam Jackson! Sech lionize singers in London that Oshkosh would Perfagity 1 don! se. how de Tawi Tous yo t hab a job. throw benches at.” PARSON JouNSON—'" Why doan’ yo’ ask de Lawd t'‘scuse Sam Jackson—" Kase, pahson, I doan' wan’ t’ intefeah wiv yo'ah job.” comicbooks.com