Judge, 1897-05-15 · page 3 of 22
Judge — May 15, 1897 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising** for bicycles and bicycle accessories from the early 1900s era, with one small cartoon. The central cartoon, titled "TOO GOOD FOR THE PLACE," depicts two men and a dog discussing a lost boy. One man asks if the other found "that little lost boy," to which he replies he was "the best whistler in our street" and is now a professional. The joke appears to be a mild satire on child labor or street performance—suggesting a talented child from poor circumstances has found work, though the humor is genteel rather than pointed. The page otherwise showcases various bicycle brands (Windsor, Tribune, Crawford, Mesinger Rattan Saddle) and components, reflecting the bicycle craze of the 1890s-1900s. The advertisements emphasize durability and quality—typical marketing of the period.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
OSHA, WI rs Al S. H.SIEG MFG, CO. NeW YORK: ae d eee TH ONLY WHEEL. IN AMERICA: that has watch dust-caps over all its bearings. Mud, dust or sand cannot reach the bearings. They add 50 per cent NJ to the life of a bicycle. The past record of WINDSOR BICYCLES is the best recommendation a buyer can ask for. ee bed WINDSORS are sold wherever first-class dealers can be ‘! ‘| found. Buyers need never“ wish I had seen a WINDSOR.” i ) Catalogue free. i) YT BUNT BIGYGLES THE BEST IN THE WORLD. y 0 La lsstarrarpoca DON'T BOW sacs water or ‘Send for catalogue, “THE BLACK MFG. CO., ERIE, on ses The“ NEVEROUT™ we the oly Lamp made Wat ely aye ly or cney eluate, ia S'pose 'e wanted a perfessional.” TOO GOOD FOR THE PLACE. Bi1—"* Did you get that job as office-boy, Jimmy?” Jimmy—" No. ‘The gent arsked me if Twas a good whistler an’ I told ‘im 1 was the best whistler in our street, an’ then ‘e said I wouldn't do. Comfortable Saddle must also be healthy to be useful. Our'97 model is both. It's narrower in front than the ‘96. Broader and has no metal projection in the back. Rattan base, of course, for wood fibre cannot stretch, is firm but elastic, non-sagging, and therefore healthy. The V-shaped opening re- lieves all injurious pressure. Our ‘96 model was ‘ood, but the ‘97 's better. Price, express paid, 50 zs For sale everywhere. ‘Mention where you saw this, and sead fe, for sourenir pla. MESINGER RATTAN QW sore \ es BROS. & CO., Sporting Goods, 88 W. 234 St.,N.Y., Opp. Old Store. ‘You will fet more prompt attention and better service —Pick-Me-Up. by mentioning Jobum when answering advertisements JUDGE’S GREAT PICTURE OF PRINTED ON PLATE PAPER FOR FRAMING. Will be mailed to any address, securely packed, on receipt of 10¢, PRESIDENT McKINLEY #2 CABINET. |= JUDGE PUBLISHING CO,, I/O Fifth Ave., New Vork. comicbooks.com