Judge, 1894-09-29 · page 5 of 16
Judge — September 29, 1894 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains several satirical sketches with Victorian-era humor: **"Cornering the Market"** depicts young people negotiating over romantic favors—a boy asking what a kiss costs, the girl jokingly offering a reduced rate. The satire mocks commercialization of romance and flirtation among the wealthy. **"Seasons of Discomfort"** is a humorous poem listing perpetual annoyances throughout the year—from weather to politics ("candidates for office trade and trick," "populistic anarchy"). It satirizes American life's constant irritations, notably referencing populist political movements of the era. **"Overdone"** shows upper-class men discussing an exhausting holiday, suggesting overindulgence in leisure activities. **"Rather an Old Game"** features a doctor opposing gambling, countered by someone claiming even biblical Moses gambled (playing Pharaoh). The satire mocks selective morality. **"A General Store"** depicts a mother and boy examining pocket contents—likely satirizing childhood mischief and the random items boys collect. The overall tone is lighthearted social commentary on American manners and morals.
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CORNERING THE MARKET. CLaRENce —"* Dear little dovie! What will it cost your tootsie-wootsie for LITTLE BROTHER —"* Well, seeing it's you, I'll let you off for half a the kiss which he just stole from your ruby lips ?* dollar.” SEASONS OF DISCOMFORT. HEN sere September leaves on lawns lie thick ; When candidates for office trade and trick ; When blare October voters’ names enrol When nude November brings ‘em tothe pol When drear December rules th’ inverted year ; When January blizzards reappear ; When February's fretful temper reigns ; When March matriculates its aches and pains; When winter lingers in the lap of spring; When April showers mud (not flowers) bring ; When May’s portentous rain-clouds hide the sun; When June-bug visitations have begun ; When July pyrotechnics sound and wound : When August's sultry breathings bake the ground ; When clammy nights the dusty days pursue ; When dew is falling and notes are falling due ; When populistic anarchy holds sway ; When both those notes and income tax we Moruer —‘* Have you a pin, Willy?” a pay. Croce moss. OVERDONE. Bertie—" Why! what ever is the matter with you, Algy? You look as if you'd been in a hospital. Your holiday hasn't done you much good, Where have you been?” Akgy (faintly) —" Har Barber.” Bertie—" Why, I thought that was such a lovely place!" RATHER AN OLD GAME. Algy —"So it is; but Cholly Round- Doctor SprincLer— “No, I do not believe in card-playing or out and I were the only men there. He gambling in fay. ei 2 ; : leaks Were Lan Tag Bint. Youxc—"'I don't see why not. Didn't Moses play Pharaoh 7 Wity—" I think so, mamma,— — Just hold — —these things a minute- while I look.: ‘Yes; here is one,” ERAL STORE; OR, THE CONTENTS OF A BOY'S POCKET, comicbooks.com