Judge, 1900-07-07 · page 15 of 16
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains three distinct satirical pieces: 1. **"What a Libel!"** — A theater producer claims his play wasn't "hissed" (booed), but admits nobody attended the final act. The joke mocks theatrical vanity and the gap between claims and reality. 2. **"How...can I best interest the people?"** — A legislator asks about irrigation policy; a local politician deflects by suggesting he irrigate "the crowd" (the loafers in the general store). This satirizes rural corruption and politicians prioritizing patronage over actual governance. 3. **"Love is life's loan"** — A series of observations about courtship, marriage, and gender dynamics, mocking romantic pretense and male behavior. The stammering joke suggests even nervous men can escape marriage through their own hesitation. The page is primarily **advertising** for various products (cutlery, whiskey, typewriters, patent medicines). The satirical content fills limited space between commercial listings.
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