Judge, 1899-05-06 · page 5 of 17
Judge — May 6, 1899 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This page satirizes various social and political absurdities of the era. The top section mocks the Ottoman Sultan's instability—he worries about revolution and Russian threats, but his vizier suggests the real danger is harem intrigue, implying the Turkish government is preoccupied with petty domestic drama rather than serious governance. "Retaliation" jokes about bourgeois social snubbing: the Tenpots didn't receive wedding announcements from the Jaysmiths, so they'll reciprocate by ignoring their funeral—a petty revenge over etiquette. Other sketches include marital humor about an "insurgent" wife, a drunk man defending his Brooklyn water consumption, and a preacher's hypocrisy about biblical diligence in business (caveat: "provided he's got aces"—suggesting connections matter more than virtue). The fashion illustration showcases contemporary women's clothing. The humor relies on class anxieties, domestic discord, and religious hypocrisy—typical Judge fare mocking middle-class pretensions.
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CONTINUAL DISCORD. teTTHIS thing of be- ing a sover- eign,” said the sultan of Turkey, “has its disagreeable features. One sits, as it were, on a powder-keg. There is liable to be an ex- plosion at any time. Such a thing as true friendship does not ex- ist. Endless jealousies disturb all the affairs of state. “ Ah!" exclaimed the vizier, “dost thou fear an insurrection, or are the Russians * blowed! 1 was think- ing of the harem.” RETALIATION. Mrs Tenspot — “TL see by the papers that Jaysmith’s young- est daughter is mar- ried. The Jaysmiths didn't send us an- nouncement cards.” Mr. Tenspot— “That settles it. I'll never attend another & maorio JUDGE'S WORLD'S FA/R No. XVI. IN OLD MADRID. In old Madnd, by myrties hid, i a You danced the wild bolero: funeral in their house. In a, Maurid, binbe Spanish Kid, You dressed as a torero. DISCHARGED. Songs, castanets— Good-bye ! regrets— ‘War's conquests, love's undo. Judge —"It's a Fasgnell and'yet can hears forget? There's no resisting you HER WAY. shame to see a respect May—""It's a funny thing for Tom Justwed to call his wife a Aidtle insurgent.” able man like you charged with intoxication. Why don’t you Dot—"An insurgent? Why? MAY—"' Well, you see, every time they have a fight she always looks fora cash com. Confine yourself to water?” Prisoner—" Your honor, | live in Brooklyn.” A PROVISO. Parson Porripce—"' De bible says, ‘A man dat is diligent in business shall stand befo' kings.” Deacon Doucuxutts—* Wa-al, dats all right—pervided he’s got accs."” comicbooks.com