Judge, 1898-02-19 · page 5 of 16
Judge — February 19, 1898 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This page collects brief humorous anecdotes and cartoons typical of Judge's satirical style. Key targets: **Medical satire** ("Learned the Worst"): Mocks doctors' inflated bills—the "worst" news isn't diagnosis but cost. **Vanity/narcissism** ("Extreme Case"): Ridicules excessive self-love through the absurd image of a man sending himself valentines. **Gender satire** ("Woman's Club"): A daughter reports spending three hours discussing "the value of silence in women"—implying women should stay quiet, presented as progressive club activity. **Language humor** ("As English is Used"): Mocks malapropisms, like "anatomy" (autonomy) for Cuba's government. **Class/education mockery** ("Weary Willie"): A college graduate speaks poorly to avoid "shocking" his working-class listener—inverting expectations. **Domestic comedy** (bottom cartoon): A lazy cook nearly burns the house down; the master's urgent alarm forces her to complete breakfast hastily. The overall tone reflects turn-of-century American humor: class-conscious, gender-stereotyping, and focused on everyday absurdities.
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Hiage LEARNED THE WORST. ++ JOHN got sodiscouraged about himself that he went to the doctor yesterday to know the worst.” “ Did he get the information he was seeking?” “Yes; the doctor told him his bill was one hundred and seventy- cight dollars.” AN EXTREME CASE. Twynn— They say that young ‘Tenspot is deeply in love with him- self.” A SAD CASE: Triplett—" There is no doubt Dins. O'FLAtenTy—" Phwat do yer mane comin’ home 2b0ut it. He sends himself an ex- intoxicated whin yez know Oi'm wake an" ailia’?” pensive valentine every year as a mark of his undying affection.” AT A WOMAN'S CLUB. ] Father (to his nineteen-year-old daughter) —" And what did you do at the club to-day, Mr. Leap Pexcit—"" Well, Mr. Candle, I'm ; dear?” just about used up. I was out all night with a news- ue) _ ¥ just +f Vv i i T reporter.” Daugiter—" Oh, papa! we had just the best time, We spent three hours discussing the PAPE TPO kine Twas out value of silence in women. ali night and t dow fect used up AS ENGLISH IS USED. RONDEAU. [ ASK of Roth, the wise and good (Ruth Ashmore, be it understood— T know the situation ’s trite), As at the door we said-good-night, My sweetheart asked me if—I— would — T never told him that he could. He kissed me first. Now was that right? Task of Ruth, As'soberly as nun in hood She answers," rirls never should!” . Miss, did you stand in late moon- light, Look into eyes as darkly bright, You'd say yes. Don't you think you would? Task of Ruth. SHE MEANT AUTONOMY. Boston girl—"'Vhey are hav- ing a dreadful time trying to select some form of government for Cuba” Chicago girl—" Yes, indeed. The proposed anatomy seems to Mas. Ways1pe. (doubt/ully)—" Vou say you are a college graduate? You don't talk like one.” have both friends and foes.” Weary WILLIE —" No, lady ; ‘cause I don’t want ter shock yer.” in| A KETRIBUTIVE STILL ALARM. The sleepy cook lights the fire, puts on the kettle, and settles down for But as the Gre diligently kept on wor ing. Bridget involuntarily and hastily a nap. curtailed the nap shortly after and got the master's breakfast. comicbooks.com