Judge, 1894-05-05 · page 8 of 20
Judge — May 5, 1894 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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This page contains multiple satirical vignettes mocking social types and gender dynamics of the era: **"A Law-Note"** jokes about a young man's failed courtship attempt. **"Preferred a Sure Thing"** features Mr. Isaacs, a Yiddish-accented immigrant businessman, complaining that his boss offered only a necktie as a wedding gift despite his loyalty. The humor exploits ethnic stereotyping of Jewish merchants' mercenary attitudes. **"A Dude Husband"** depicts a servant leaving because the husband has a mistress, mocking infidelity among the wealthy. **"Experience Tells"** contrasts an innocent housemaid with a worldly-wise one, suggesting married experience teaches cynicism. **"Handicapped"** shows a cyclist struggling uphill—Grant Hamilton's caption suggests "worst bill I ever tackled," likely a pun on financial debt. **"Element of Greatness"** satirizes shallow celebrity worship, suggesting a man is "great" merely for having multiple wives. **"A Staggerer"** presents an honest man requesting help escaping dishonorable work, criticizing workplace corruption. The page exemplifies Judge's emphasis on ethnic humor, marital infidelity, and social class commentary.
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A LAW-NOTE, Young Mash called on Judge Brown's daughter last night, but his honor refused to grant a stay. PREFERRED A SUF Mr. Isaacs (of Poughkeepsie, to salesi 2 THING. an of New York house) —"Und dit you told der boss dot I vos going to git married to my zecond vile to-morrow und dot | vanted der house shouldr gif me a nice bresent ?” Salesman — Yes, Mr. Isaacs, told him.” Mr. Isaacs "Und vot dit he aay?" Salesman — We said | should give you a necktie.” Mr, Isaacs (shrieking) negtie !!! I vant me a goot some- Dresent! You go tell dot boss dot I traded me here two tousand tol: lars last_year—von tousand tollars cash und my note for von t'ousand tollars; und T vant me a nice ved- I don’t vant no ding bresent !" A DUDE HUSBAND. Mrs. Lapitike —"' Now, tell me, Bridget, why you leave us?” Bripcer —" Well, mum, it's not Bridget O'Flynn who kin shtay in a house wid two misthresses. (Exit salesman, who returns after a few moments.) Salesman —" Well, Mr. Isaacs, | spoke to the boss and he’s pretty busy this morning, but he told me to give you your note back.” EXPERIENCE TELLS. ‘This is the house-maid Mrs. Inno- cent engaged when she was first mar- HANDICAPPED. Grant Hancox" Pshew ! This is the worst hill I ever tackled.” — and this is the one she got after she had been married a year. Hosest FAYKERR — you are. will yer?” Mr. Isaacs —* All right, Mr. Sellers. But led me asg you von thing. Vill dot boss endorse dot note? Mr, Sellers—"Indorse the note? Of course he won't indorse the note. What do you take him for?" Mr. Isaacs—"l negtie.” take der ELEMENT OF GREAT- NESS. #6 HAT makes you think Smif- W Kins is a great actor ?” Why, man, he's living with his third wife.” A STAGGERER. pard: L ain't no more blinder dan Ye Help an honest man to git out of sich a dishonorable job, comicbooks.com