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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page 439 The main cartoon "He Swore On Again" depicts a domestic scene where a husband, having quit smoking, has resumed the habit. His wife expresses disappointment, noting she'd appreciated his abstinence. The joke relies on the contradiction between his stated reform and relapsed behavior—common Victorian-era satire about male weakness regarding vices. The remainder of the page contains miscellaneous humor items: "Appropriate Presents" offers gift suggestions for notable figures (Doctor Mary Walker, various politicians); "An Evidence of Genius" mocks rejected manuscripts; "Facts" presents schoolchildren's humorous observations; and "High Notes," "Pitfalls," and other sections offer brief comedic anecdotes. This appears primarily a humor compilation page rather than focused political satire, typical of Judge's varied content approach.
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HE SWORE ON AGAIN. Wire (reading letter)—"* Mamma says she's delighted to think you've left off smoking.” 1D —"* Glad to hear it.” * She always detested the very smell of tobacco; but now she will come and make ts a good long visit.” APPROPRIATE PRESENTS. HE following suggestions may be found valuable to those who desire to send a holiday remembrance to some eminent personages : For Doctor Mary Walker—A pair of suspenders. For Jerry Simpson—Half a dozen pairs of socks. For Miss Frances E. Willard—A field-glass to carry on her bicycle. For Chauncey M. De- pew—A promise to support him should he be nominated for the presidency. u For Senator Peffer—A mufiter to protect his whiskers from the winter wind. For David B. Hill —Ik Marvel's “Reveries of a Bachelor.” ‘When the prince of Wales was ex- pected in this country. In base-ball season, STYLES OF WEARING THE HAIR IN DUDEDOM, During Pade- rewski craze, AN EVIDENCE OF GENIUS. OYVHAT makes you think that Bagley will some day be a successful author “Why, man, he’s had his manuscript rejected by all of the best pub- lishers in the country.” FACTS. TEACHER having re- quested each of her class. of small boys to bring in three items of information about the Hudson river that they could prove to be facts, received from a bright seven-year-old the following: “I have lived neer it. Ihave saled over it. I have fallun into it. Facks.” . And now dur- Y During the foot- ing the holi- season, day and so- When “ Trilby became the rage, For Charles A. Dana—A pink ribbon to adorn the neck of his office cat. For George Francis Train—A button-hole bouquet. For Maggie Cline —A bushel of potatoes. For Bill Nye—A request to write some- thing humorous oc- casionally. For Anthony Comstock—A good book used in the Sun- day-schools, or a pict ure that is not off color. LEON MEAD. HIGH NOTES. NO wonder each night renewed success To the chorus-girl is bringing, Because like a true artist she puts Her whole sole in her ‘TAKING THE SHINE OUT OF HIM.” singing. Alerteroe: PITFALLS. Write —" Papa, will you tell me a story 7" Para—" Yes. What shall it be?” Witte —"" Oh, tell me that story over again about when you was fishing up in Maine. Motuer (calling from next room) —"* Willie, come out here this in- stant! Don't you know your papa joined the church last week on pro- bation.” comicbooks.com