Judge, 1898-07-09 · page 7 of 16
Judge — July 9, 1898 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains multiple satirical pieces reflecting the Spanish-American War era (appears to be 1898): **"End of the Trotter"** mocks a German-accented immigrant (stereotypically portrayed) who ruined himself buying a fancy trotting horse, which proved worthless, ultimately ending as meat. **"Kind Suggestion"** jokes about Mrs. Dinsmore sending a "don't-worry club" membership application to Spain's Queen Regent Maria Christina during wartime—implying Spain needs reassurance amid military losses. The satire targets American confidence about Spanish defeat. **"A Fortunate Man"** uses Irish-accented characters in a pun about a mosquito on someone's face being swatted—lucky because the victim didn't have a pick-axe in hand. **"There to Stay"** acknowledges Spain's losses (Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico) while suggesting Spain retains some colonial territory, though it's "grimed and caked"—a backhanded comment on Spain's remaining colonial possessions. The bottom illustrations depict "The Great Grasshopper Invasion"—likely a metaphorical military reference, though specifics are unclear.
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END OF THE TROTTER. OT ruined Butcher Katzerding? ler Mein cracious! ‘tvas same old ting. He bought a ring unt tiamond shtud Unt trotting-horse — to a blood ; But now, hi-yi! his name vas mud. For ach! hi-yi! dot horse of Ike Could only trot some like. For eating oats he took der cakes; So after ‘bout a t'ousand breaks Ike cut him up for sir- loin shteaks. KIND SUGGESTION. + 6(~ EORGE, dear,” said Mrs. Dinsmore to her husband, “T wish you would mail this letter for me as you go down town.” “Certainly, my dear,” replied Mr. Dinsmore as he took the envelope from his wife’s hand and put it in his pocket. “ Now you won't forget, will you? It is very impottant.”” “Important, is it? I'll see whom it is for,” said Mr. Dinsmore; and he drew the envelope from his pocket and read the address,“ To her majesty Maria Christina, queen regent of Spain, Madrid." “ Look here, Mrs Dins- more,” said that lady's husband ; “I sup- pose you know that it is treasonable to send any information to Spain while this war is going on.” “Oh, yes, I know; but there isn’t any- thing treasonable in that letter.” “ What is it about?” “Thave merely inclosed to the queen regent an application blank for member- ship in our don’t-worry club.” WILLIAM MENRY SiVITER, Frosty FeatHEerstone—‘' Gimme a job advertisin’ yer res- taurant, will yer?” A FORTUNATE MAN, HOGAN (Anocked down)—* Phwat d’ye mean?” Deecan — “* Excushe me, Hogan; but Oi saw a miskeeto an yure face an’ welted it fer you.” Hocan—'* Hevins, it’s lucky fer me.” What's lucky fer you?” Thot yez didn't hov a pick in yure hand when you saw the miskeeto !” THERE TO STAY. sFHOUGH Spain has lost the Philippines Unto her lasting sorrow, ; And Cuba, Porto Rico, too Will follow on the morrow, Some Spanish soil she'll always keep NOT IN A NORMAL STATE. RESTAURATRUR—" How could such a hungry, emaciated Despite this mighty nation, Dorothy (watching a white horse go '0oking chap as you bring me custom?” And that’s the part that’s grimed and caked : ‘ 2 Frosty FeaTHarsToNe—" Git me some cards printed an- Upon her population. by)—" There goes a horse that’s popped.” nouncin’ dat I don’t dine at your place.” I pear After the battle. THE GREAT GRASSHOPPER INVASION. comicbooks.com