Judge, 1900-03-31 · page 4 of 16
Judge — March 31, 1900 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains theatrical reviews and humorous sketches rather than political cartoons. The top photograph shows **Rosabel Morrison** as "Hannah" in a stage production of "Children of the Ghetto," with a caption praising her performance. Below are three separate joke sections with accompanying cartoon sketches: 1. **"A Worthy Substitute"** - A light joke about substituting French novels during Lent 2. **"Not Absolutely Essential"** - A satirical dialogue between Russian officials debating military strategy regarding India, mocking bureaucratic excuses 3. **"The Tramp and the Warped Board"** - Cartoon sketches (numbered 1-3) depicting a vagrant dealing with broken wooden planks, likely illustrating a humorous or pitiful situation The page appears to be entertainment-focused rather than explicitly political, using satire for social commentary on ordinary life and bureaucratic absurdity.
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Photo. by Morrison. JUDGE'S FAVORITES. ROSABEL MORRISON: NAH,” IN ‘* CHILDREN OF THE GHETTO.” When first they dramatized the " Children,” They found the task somewhat bewilderin ‘o cast it in suitable manner. It didn’t go. till you they tried— “The part is Rosabel’s!” they cried, “And that's what's the matter with /anmak J” A WORTHY SUBSTITUTE. Madge —" As you're going to give up your French novels during Lent, what have you to take their place ?” Dolly—" Why, I've joined a Lenten theatre party.” NOT ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. **PUT why,” impatiently asked the Russian official, “do we not march on India? The hour is most opportune.” “The hour is very satisfactory,” replied another Russian official, “ but we lack “—— “Lack! We lack nothing. We have the men, supplies, cash, am- munition and everything.” “As I was saying, we lack an excuse.” TALK THAT WAS EXPENSIVE, Mrs. CantweLt—"* Talk is cheap.” Mr. CanTWeLL—"' Oh, I don't know ; I've spent a good deal of money on these graphophones.”” WHY HE THOUGHT SO. Bunco-steerer—" How are all the folks in Philadelphia ?” Brooklyn man (indignantly)—" Why do you think I'm from Phila- 1 delphia ?” Bunco-steerer — Because you are so deeply absorbed in yesterday's rt! ee » FZ é ee 7 | to dtt . THE TRAMP AND THE WARPED BOARD. comicbooks.com