Judge, 1898-02-12 · page 12 of 16
Judge — February 12, 1898 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, typical of early 1900s magazines. The notable content is a small cartoon titled "SHOCKING DOMESTIC INCIDENT" showing a father, mother, and baby. The joke plays on the Victorian concern about children mimicking adult speech: the parents proudly encourage the baby to say "papa" and "mama," but the child instead blurts out "D—d—dam!"—a mild curse word. The humor derives from the parents' embarrassment at their child repeating what it has heard, undermining their efforts at proper child-rearing. The surrounding ads for products like Vici Leather Dressing, Van Bibber Cigars, Cascarets (a laxative), and insurance reflect period consumer goods and services. The page includes a brief anecdote about Mark Twain referencing his publisher's failure, and scattered witticisms about champagne and Scottish folklore, typical of Judge's satirical commentary style.
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