Judge, 1897-07-03 · page 3 of 16
Judge — July 3, 1897 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page (Page 3) This page contains several satirical sketches with brief comedic captions typical of Judge's humor. The top cartoon "Both Very Fine" depicts a summer boarder and farmer discussing a cow, with wordplay about "requisite pictures" and religious references ("the Almighty's"). The remaining sketches employ Victorian-era domestic humor: "The Fuse" jokes about starting a fire, "Just the Thing" features a carpse, and "Woman's Way" satirizes female behavior and forgiveness. "Our Language" pokes fun at romantic dialogue between couples. The bottom cartoon "Out of the Frying-Pan—Into the Fire" references Counterstain's bargain-hunting at a seaside resort, using the proverbial expression to suggest poor life choices. Overall, the page reflects late 19th/early 20th-century American social commentary focusing on class differences, gender roles, and everyday domestic absurdities rather than partisan politics.
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THE FUSE. HE THOUGHT it wasn't burn. ing, and He went to start the flame, But as he took it in his hand It got there just the same. JUST THE THING. Mary (who has been to five entertainments in one week) —“Bridget, what is the best thing to make one awake?” Bridget (quickly)—“A carpse, mum.” THE CAUSE. SY BROTHER died last week; he was blown up.” “Ah! Wife or boiler?” THE TRUTH. Orator—* Now, friends and fellow-citizens, what is the natu- ral deduction from these facts ?” Voice —" Filty per cent.!” Cholly Counterpain, tired of the continuous rush at his bargain counter, resolves to take a week off at the seaside, thinking the change will do him good. — BOTH VERY FINE. SUMMER BOARDER—"‘Ab, what an exquisite picture that setting sun makes!” Farmer Pitcu¥ork—" Which do yer refer to, miss—the Almighty's, or mine ?* UPS AND DOWNS. Enninc Eaton —' Yes, pard, der old sayin’ dat he who lives by de sword shall die by it is too true—too true ! BarLey Bi.coox— Wotter yer mean?” Erninc Eaton — ‘* Dat we wuz brought up frum infancy to kidhood by a bottle, an’ fram kidhood ter der present date we've been brought down by one.” OUT OF THE FRYING-PAN-INTO THE FIRE. change comes in, SPOILED HIS FUN. HE THREW achaserin her way, But she, despite all rumors, Made no attempt to run away, For she was dressed in bloomers. WOMAN'S WAY. Sapsmith—“ Some wise old chap said that ‘a woman will forgive anything but the fact that you do not covet her.’ Dooced clevah wemark, don’t you know.” Grimshaw —“ Yes; but he should have added that when she discovers that you do covet her she has no further use for you.” OUR LANGUAGE, He (at the door) —"I think it’s going to rain.” She—"Yes; it looks as if we would have a bad night.” He—"Yes; it does. Good- night.” She— Good-night.” —But finds himself the only man there, and fails to see just where the comicbooks.com