Judge, 1899-11-11 · page 7 of 16
Judge — November 11, 1899 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several satirical vignettes typical of early 20th-century American humor: **"Is Objection"**: A rural farmer opposes his son Luther studying Latin, arguing it's useless for a farmer. The satire mocks anti-intellectual attitudes and narrow practicality—the farmer values only direct financial benefit, dismissing humanistic education as "flap-doodle." **"Wearing an Independent Air"**: Mrs. Sniff criticizes slow communication with the Philippines post-Spanish-American War, noting New York fashion hasn't reached Manila yet. This satirizes Americans' expectation of rapid cultural assimilation in newly acquired territories. **"Engaged, But Not Engaged to Be Married"**: A couple discussion where the woman has had many past flirtations; the man jokes she's had no chances since. Light satire on courtship conventions. **"Alarming Symptoms"**: A Southern farmer's son reports their enslaved farm worker is "acting crazy"—he refused chicken. The "joke" relies on racist stereotypes about Black people and food preferences, typical of the era's offensive humor.
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tage IS OBJECTION. “1 don’t see any use in my son Luther studyin™ Latin,” pessimistically said a certain honest but some- what moss-grown agriculturist, addressing the prin- cipal of the village academy. ‘1 want him to git the \d of education that will be of value to him in after life, an’ not a lot of triflin’ flap-doodle that ain't no good to nobody.” “ But, Mr. Slabsides,”” expostulated the educator, “Latin is one of the foremost essentials of a liberal education, It broadens the mind, strengthens the in- tellectual grasp, and” “Huh! What 1 want him to learn is suthin’ that will strengthen his financial grasp. Latin is one of the dead languages, ain't it?” “Yes; but "—- “Wacal, then, it won't be of no manner of use to Luther. He's goin’ to be a farmer, not an under- taker.” WEARING AN INDEPENDENT AIR. . sHUMPH ! They're slow,” remarked Mrs. Sniff; “remarkably slow.” “ What's slow?” inquired her true and loyal husband. “Why, the means of communication, | should judge. Here is a pict- ure of Philippine life, and 1 observe from the costumes that in all the time that has elapsed since the war the New York fashion-plates have not reached Manila yet.” HER LAST CHANCE. Mr. Stillue- ing —* Many are the belles I made love to before | saw you, my dear.” Mrs, Stil luving (brie dling) —* You can't beat my flirtation record. 1 wonder how Lag eect ENGAGED, BUT NOT ENGAGED TO’ BE MARRIED. : Wituie—"* I hear that you are going to be married.” Mr. Stiltic- CHoLty—" I'm not.” ing —" And 1 WiLLie—*Aren't you engaged” was your last Cutoty —" Yes; but what's that got to do with it?” chance!" Mrs, Stilkeving (with flashing eyes)—: * Last chance,’ indeed! Why, I'd have you to understand "—— Mr. Stilluzing (whimsically)—" My dear, have you had any chances since?” ALARMING SYMPTOMS, SOUTHERN FARMER'S SON (breathiessly)—* Hi, paw! maw says ouah negro farm-hand is actin’ crazy at the table, an’ she wants you at the house,” SouTHERN FARMER—"* How does youah maw know he’s crazy?” S@UTHERN FARMER'S soN—"‘ She's shuah, paw—he refused to eat chicken.” comicbooks.com