Judge, 1897-08-28 · page 3 of 16
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page 131 This page contains multiple comic sketches with satirical humor typical of Judge magazine's style. **Top cartoon:** "Couldn't Understand It" depicts two cowboys (Bronco Pete and Coyote Cal) discussing a fight between Maher and Sharkey that "ended in a draw"—likely referring to a famous boxing match. The joke plays on frontier dialect misunderstanding of boxing terminology. **Remaining sketches:** Include various social commentary pieces like "Epitaph for a Modern Author," "The Cheaper Way" (about travel costs), and "A Pedal Impediment" (showing a crowded boat). These are brief, disconnected jokes targeting contemporary social situations—travel, literature, and urban life. The page exemplifies Judge's format: simple line drawings paired with punchy satirical captions reflecting turn-of-the-century American attitudes and concerns.
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COULDN'T UNDERSTAND IT, Bronco Pete (reading sporting paper)—* It says here dat de fight between Maher and Sharkey ended in a draw.” Covorr Car—* Wa-al, what of it Broxco Pere—t Why, I should t'ink dat would be de way it would commence.” EPITAPH FOR A MODERN AUTHOR. TEN books 2 day was what he wrote. He gave us no surcease. Now he has gone to place remote, Oh, let us rest in peace ! IN THE SUMMER-TIME, S*MY DEAR, did you ever know such assurance? I met him only two weeks ago, and to-day he asked for my photograph. Of course I wouldn't let him have it.” “But that day he had his camera out I saw him taking some pictures of you. Yes, I know; those out on the rocks with Jack and the ones in my bathing-suit, just for fan—but the idea of my giving him a photograph !" THE SAFE SIDE. Chisel —* What's the market for that statue ?” SEASIDE REPARTEE. Miss Woopay pe Heiress —"* How d'ye do, count? I'm glad you One fig-leaf ‘s not “ete able to get away from those horrid dry goods again this season.” . Count Renon Counraire—" Thanks, awfully, my dear Miss de You had better put on Heiress. It also gives me great pleasure to note that close application to your sewing hasn't affected the brightness of your eyes in the least.” A PEDAL IMPEDIMENT. Mr. Jackson —"* Hi, dar, yo" Misto Johnson !* Mr. Jonson —* Whad ?* A WORTHY RIVAL, ‘OR the east to rob the west of a share Of her glory may seem quite a pity, Yet, to judge from the babies we see over there, It seems Brooklyn must be the twin city. THE CHEAPER WAY. Old Wayback —* Good-mawnin’, jedge. I heerd yer son hed gone to Europe.” Judge Brown —"Yes; he sailed yesterday.” Old Wayback—" Went by water, then? Wa-al, I s'pose it’s cheaper ter go that way, hain’t it?" VERY LIKELY. Little Elmer (who is a great reader)—“' Pa!” Professor Broadhead—" Well, my son?” Little Elmer—" Pa, do you sup- pose Enoch Arden waited till he was sure that his wife had married again before he came back?” MR. Jackson —"* Will yo" hab de goodnis’ to reckomember dat Misto Peeples an’ I is paddlin’ ag'in’ de wind, an’ ter draw in yo' feet 7” comicbooks.com