Judge, 1899-10-21 · page 4 of 16
Judge — October 21, 1899 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains multiple satirical pieces targeting early 20th-century social issues: **"The Wise Plan"** mocks Filipino insurgents and American imperialist strategy, with characters debating whether to crush or negotiate with the Philippines rebellion. **"We All Know Him"** satirizes a wealthy philanthropist who reduces workers' wages while making charitable donations—exposing hypocrisy in wealthy "benevolence." **"The Husking-Bee"** is a nostalgic rural poem contrasting innocent country life with urban corruption. **"But He Couldn't Easily Control His Wife"** jokes about a man who renamed his automobile after his wife, suggesting wives are difficult to manage. The right column contains sentimental verses ("Tears," "The Infantile Way," "Her Subterfuge") depicting domestic family scenarios with gentle humor. The overall tone reflects turn-of-the-century concerns: imperialism, labor exploitation, and gender relations in marriage.
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THE WISE PLAN. “(THE Filipino insurrection is . bound to be crushed,” said M vianvenne’s Von ‘Guise HERODID “Ttis," added Cawker. “Agui- BAND naldo ought to surrender early and avoid the crush.” WE ALL KNOW HIM. Friend —“Why are you re- ducing the wages of your em- ployés ?" Philanthropic manufacturer— “I need the money just now. This is the time of year I make my an- nual bequests to charity.” Aa . a2 ss weevvvy © POOR HUMAN NATURE. HEN we at last succeed For self we credit claim ; But when we fail indeed Our luck gets all the blame. HOW IT HAPPENED. Rural customer (indignantly) —"Looky here! You warranted : these ‘ere pants not to shrink, an’ . JUDGES: FAVORITES: 4. Row look at ‘em—they are durn ie MURS, ANNIE YEAMANS IN “WHY SMETIE LET HOME.” Bear foot too short for me.” 4 » "and we bike your cooking. Grabbenheimer— Doze pandts Py] > gang mbt sendy, and vod looking haf not shrunk, mein friendt; you Bf , Have reason to leave home again. haf had your legs pulled. , THE HUSKING-BEE. HE sumac clumps were steeped in red As bright as sunset skies, (O} BR Oer maple-leaves Jack Frost had spread YAO) A blend of varied dyes; ——— DA AAAAAAARAABASD verve OTTO C@\G ©) L{ The corn-stalks inthe field looked drear, Bs @y From blades and tassels free, @ GO) G)EA\ When neighbors came from far and near NO) d)) To Abner’s husking-bee. The granaries, though wide and high, Then when the evening’s task was through Were filled with magic yields The country fiddler rose Of golden grain, stored safe and dry, And played a dancing tune or two The fruit of fallow fields ; ‘That tingled cramping toes ; VL—A DEAD ONE-GORMAN OF MARYLAND). And bashful swains with country maids They coupled off for "* Money Musk” JUbbia's desig. Cor Seats gtass Wwtndaied to Ne pub ta Stripped husks in gladsome glee — ‘And danced till hours wee, the riational museum at Washington, D.C. Ked ears betimes caused kissing raids ‘Theu drove home in the morning's dusk At Abner's busking-bee. From Abner's husking-bee. TEARS HOY FARRELL GREENE. EARS. HROUGH centuries of losses, Since Eden's happy years, Old earth has kept and cherished Her priceless gift of tears, We sigh for those in sorrow, Where laughter ever sleeps ; But God, in mercy, pity ‘The heart that never weeps. EMMA C, DOWD, THE INFANTILE WAY. Young mother—* Oh, dear! I wonder what the baby is erying for now? We have given him everything he seemed to want.” Young father (grimly)—" 1 guess he is crying for something to cry for.” HER SUBTERFUGE, S*P)EAR me!" exclaimed Mrs. Newcomb, greatly troubled, “ some one has broken my new Dresden vase. I won- der if Dorothy did it. Dorothy (confidentially to FAEACOULDN, as ne her dol!) — “Isn't it fortunate * What for?” ways insisted upon little girls I found it was easy to run an automobile.” being seen, not heard ?” comicbooks.com