Judge, 1900-07-28 · page 3 of 16
Judge — July 28, 1900 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several humorous sketches satirizing everyday social situations rather than specific political figures. **Top cartoon** depicts a theatrical rehearsal of "Henry VIII," mocking amateur dramatics and pretentious amateur actors attempting Shakespeare. **Middle sections** include brief comic exchanges: - "According to Scripture" jokes about Sunday school lessons - "Professional Confidences" pokes fun at city guides - "A Piscatorial Observation" plays on miscommunication between characters - "Hardly a Cause for Pride" satirizes social climbing through religious affiliation **Bottom sketches** feature domestic humor about cooking ("She Would Stay") and dining etiquette ("Ms. Bear"). The page relies on gentle social satire about class aspirations, amateur theatrics, and household management—typical Judge magazine fare targeting middle-class readers' foibles rather than political commentary. The advertisements for what appears to be a beverage frame the content.
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To 8 VSED ONLY, tre CASE OF FIGHT [7 CHARACTERS + |HENERY Vill - A KiNG (or Tevnes)| |CARDINALWooLsty- an ace (#éyretd KATHERINE -A QUEEN (wry ant DR. BUTTS- THe RicHT Bowe R CROMWELL. THe LEFT Bower ANNE BULLEN - BIG CASINO JEARL OF SURREY -A 10 spoT DUKE oF BUCKINGHAM) sy NORFOLK = SUFFOUK ORDS LADIES, DUCES, TRAYS. AND NINE SPOTS. TRUMPS, CHIPS AND Hoo DooS - Gnosts && SHAKESPEARE IN POSSUMVILLE—" HENRY VIII." AT REHEARSAL. THE STAGE-MANAGER (calling /lenry down)—** Look heah, Hen! I want yo" to understan’ dat before de curting goes up yo" ain't de whole show, an’ I am." ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE. PROFESSIONAL CONFIDENCES. Sunday-school teacher —" Now, Johony may tell us what the good book says about fishing on Sunday.” First Adirondack guide —" \s that city chap you are guiding much of a shot?” Johnny Watton (somewhat uncertainly)—" The better the day, the better the deed.” Second Adirondack guide —* Not at game—he's great at hitting his flask of whisky, though.” A PISCATORIAL OBSERVATION. Arthur—* Mamma, the crab has a very strange way.” Mamma at is Arthur —" Why, he always goes ahead by going sideways HARDLY A CAUSE FOR PRIDE. Beth (to Mary, gly)—" | guess I feel proud f Papa's been i SHE WOULD STAY. First citizen (of Lonelyvilie)—"* 1 think the cook we have now will stay with us for some ‘Sconp crrizex —"* How is that?" First citizen —"* She don't get up in time to catch the 8:05 and she’s intoxicated every afternoon before the 5:12." time. Mk, Brar—"*Ah! now I guess I'm ready for my dessert.”* comicbooks.com