Judge, 1899-01-21 · page 14 of 16
Judge — January 21, 1899 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page mixes advertising with puzzle solutions and one cartoon. **The Cartoon ("Boxing-Day in the Country"):** depicts a wealthy woman (Gwen) and her companion encountering a rural laborer or gatekeeper who demands payment for passage. Gwen appeals to her male companion (Algy) to intimidate the man into letting them pass without paying. The joke satirizes upper-class entitlement and the assumption that wealth and social status exempt one from normal obligations—she expects her companion to use masculine authority or threat to bully a working man. The term "Boxing-Day" (the day after Christmas) suggests this occurs during holiday travel, when such encounters might happen. **Context:** This appears to be from *Punch* magazine (credited in the caption), a British satirical publication. The satire targets class pretension and the arrogance of privileged travelers who believe rules don't apply to them. The page also contains puzzle solutions, a New York Central Railroad advertisement, and a phonograph club offer—typical magazine filler content.
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New York is the greatest Winter Resort on this Continent, and the through trains of the New York Central and its con- nections land you in the center of the hotel, residence and theatre district. It is cheaper to ride on the New York | Central than to stay at home. | Correct Solutions to Twentieth Contest, Judge Picture Puzzles. 93. 1o L. t1 Blacksmith, 12 Apothecary, 13 Machinist (first class), 14 Bandmaster, 15 Yeoman (ship's writer). 16 First Sergeant. 17 Printer and Schoolmaster. 18 Saddler Sergeant. 19 Hospital Steward. 20 Carpenter's Mate. 21 Swell. 22 Natural, 23 Long. 24 Rest. 25 Turn. 26 Note. 27 Flat. 28 Bar. 29 Sharp. 30 Brace, 31 Red Rover. 32 Pathfinder. 33 The Deerslayer. 34 Chainbearer, 35 Spy. 36 Afloat and Ashore, 37 The Redskins, 38 Homeward Bound, 39 Pilot. 40 Crater, The names of the prize-winners will appear in next week's Jupcr. BOXING-DAY IN THE COUNTRY. Gwen —"' Oh, Algy, this horrid man won't let us pass unless we give him some money! You ‘Il make him, won't you?" —Punch. A Leslie’s Weekly GRAPHOPHONE CLUB ___sea. provides you with our $19.00 combin.- tion for $1.00 a week for 16 weeks, Tic most successful and satisfactory plan for installment pavments ever tried. Write now for full particulars, LESLIE'S WEEKLY cAsency Devt.) 110 Fifth Ave., New York. AGENTS WANTED, comicbooks.com