Judge, 1900-10-13 · page 4 of 16
Judge — October 13, 1900 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several satirical pieces and humor columns typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine: **"Only One Girl"** presents a poetic debate about whether Adam loved only Eve, with the implication that most men since have loved multiple women. **"Studies in Unnatural History"** satirizes a man's attempts to reach the moon via hot air balloon—likely mocking both overly ambitious technological dreams and foolish male behavior. **"Tommy's Query"** jokes about a child's innocent misunderstanding of grooming ("shingled" hair). **The bottom illustration** titled "Circumstantial Succor" appears to depict a crowded social scene, possibly satirizing urban life or social gatherings, though specifics are unclear from the image quality. The page reflects Judge's formula: mixing romantic/gender humor with absurdist satire and social commentary aimed at educated, urban readers.
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“ONLY ONE GIRL.” ASKED Eve of Adam, “Am I the only Woman you ever loved in your life?” He told the truth, and when truth was lonely, “You are the only, my precious wife.” Many Eves since Eden have asked the question, ‘And many men have the same replied ; But I would venture the bold sug- gestion, Excepting Adam, those men have lied. oe TOMMY’S QUERY. Mamma—" You must have your hair shingled, Tommy.” Tommy —“ And then will my head look like the roof of a house ?” JUDGE'S FAVORITES. IDA HAWLEY IN “‘A MILLION DOLLARS.” be Eley HER TRUNK. uuNNte Woopciuck—'* What is Miss 2 Hi Nap ant sitting with her trunk over that (Although f have not seen you in it i ERLE) 0 ne steam for?” Ty, Million Delle * seies whetera Us | poor. WY. Tit Rawert—* Why, she is going on a But since you play her, my opinion still is. Jong voyage and wants a steamer trunk.” She's quice the pink and pattern of a Phyllis, Bravissima! to Phyllis Vandergould — STUDIES IN UNNATURAL Ht) ¢¥ Yp THE EDITOR'S STAIRWAY. HISTORY. i i THE poet quaffs of sorrow’s cup, THE BABY BABOON. } His smile turns to a frown ; THERE once was a beautiful baby baboon Ha MeL gee : He counts eae when going oP, Who rode all around in a red balloon, i : S309) ‘Andicce:when'coming down, He sighed and he sang and he scowled and he sneezed, And he prettily prattled whenever he pleased. " a SOON REMEDIED. He sailed as high As the summer sky, And then he said, ** I don't see why at wl 1 can’t sail right up into the moon. é ' « covered I had come off without my hat.” 1 think TU start this afternoon ; . US-DIAKS- BR Spiggins —* What did you do?” ith a strong south wind I'l get there soon, , —— ‘Siddons —* Obs, 1 ost my head and And he did! That adventurous baby baboon. Miss Fiv—" There! I knew that stuck-up Miss Wings : i Daby baboon, ainted.” then I did not need it, you know. Siddons—" The other day I went out walking with my best girl and after we got a block or so from the house I dis- CIRCUMSTANTIAL SUCCOR. Jupcr Rirsvort—"‘Alkali Ike, stand up. By a jury of twelve of Wildcat Gulch’s more or less honorable citizens you have been found guilty of making five women widders in a free fight ; but, owing to the overplus of men in this town and the scarcity of marriageable females, the unanimous verdict of this bachelor jory is that you have killed with a discrimination to the public good; and I, asa grateful lone widower with aspirations, sentence you to settle fer the drinks at the Red-dog . where I get a judicial commission, and the court is adjourned.” comicbooks.com