Judge, 1901-02-16 · page 11 of 16
Judge — February 16, 1901 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and humorous short pieces**, typical of Judge magazine's format. The satirical content includes: **"Lines to a Book-Borrower"**: A poem mockingly comparing someone who borrows books (and doesn't return them) to a famous tenor, playing on Tennyson's romantic verse. The joke: book-borrowers are as notorious for theft as the tenor was famous. **Scattered one-liners** poke fun at: - A woman's vanity (the "two-faced" double-chin joke) - Marital dynamics (a freed prisoner's wife still accompanying him) - National stereotypes (the "you can always tell an Englishman" bit about British superiority) **The rest is advertising** for patent medicines (Dr. Siegert's Bitters, Hall's Cough Syrup), pianos, insurance, and shaving products—common in period magazines. These ads often made dubious health claims now considered fraudulent. The humor reflects early 20th-century tastes: domestic comedy, ethnic stereotyping, and light social commentary rather than sharp political satire.
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LINES TO A BOOK-BORROWER. ‘There was a famous tenor, He who knows not, and knows not that he] Speaking of the wit of the late Senator Davis, | (Toe lines are after Tennyson—so was the bor- Whose voice could reach high knows not, is a fool; avoid him.—He who| Senator Hoar uttered an epigram which de- rower. And yet they say that he was not knows not, and knows that he knows not, is| serves to be remembered. “*No spark from isk mie no more, ‘The moon may draw the Averse to flatter simple ; teach him.—He who knows, and knows| him,” said Senator Hoar, “was ever a cinder sea, Philadelphia Record, | not that he knows. is asleep; wake him.—But | in the eye of his friend.” — Iashington Post. te cloud may stoop from heaven and you 2 he who knows, and knows’that he knows, is a} —— to me; ut ols, too fond! when I have answered thee, Ask me no more. wise man ; foliow him.—Arabian proverbs. Mrs, Wygatt—"' Every one who knows her says that Mrs. Loveland is a two-faced wo- man.” Afrs. Hyatt—* No disputing it. That i : ene no more. Tonce did lend thee books, |fat double chin of hers is proof enough."—| ,, Many Petty trademark pirates trade on rep- ie end thee books, fat louble chin utation of DR. SIEGERT'S Angostura Bit- fd what on earth's become of them, — ters, unequaled South American tonic, Refuse No man doth wot. imitation. Ask me no more. sk me no more. The moon may draw the “You tempt me,” he faltered, “yet I dare sea, Give thin Fel eceeeatl ot not yield. T suspect that you are a wolf in | 4t you can draw no more books out of me. ‘Then their alery will be over sheep's clothing.” ‘The beautiful adventuress ‘ —The Book Lover. eee smiled. ‘* But you must have noticed that it is the genuine Persian lamb,” she pleaded. Even A good drink is better when you add Ab-| ‘You say,” said the city editor, “that he| though his suspicions were thus tacitly cons t's the Original Angostura Bitters. Drug. | walked forth from the grim walls of the prison j firmed. he could not resist her appeal to buy ists and grocers, a free man.” ** Yes, sir,” answered the re- | two tickets for the entertainment in aid of the — porter. ‘Well, he didn't. His wife was with | orphans’ fund.—Buffalo Express. “Mr. Neweash is really getting so that he | him."—/ndianapolis Journal. s quite dignified.” “Oh, yes: he's been toying after their English butler."—/4r/a-| “+ You can always tell an Englishman "— iphia, Bulletin, began the Britisher boastfully, ** But it would “The Onty Mind that Mont Dry onthe Face . SOLD EVERYWHERE. wi 4 te Gleams and Glistens in Gena ysteeng Stick, 28. es having Soap, 10c. only be a waste of breath,” interrupted. the Casury Shaving Tablets 2se- pr. Hall's Cough Syrup cures sore throat. | yankee, " because he thinks he knows it all.” |i the Glass and Glads the Sas Wie et Shaving Cream, SOs. | boa delay when yor are bothered wih Sore throat | —Carhelic Standard and, Temes, Soul of Mortal © ‘© Round Cakes,t Ibs gee: Exquisitealso ony 95 cents The only firm in the world specialty of SHAVING ‘THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glast PARIS. DRES! NHE “SOHMER” HEADS THE LIST OF THE HIGHEST GRADE PIANOS. Fear is depressing and demoralizing. W, J rs Never fear to attempt a duty. The confi- The vim and life with- dent spirit is the triumphant one. Take a | PIANOS out the bite. Paris A Stimulant from which i) cy for the protection of your wile. The | way will open, Apply to the | for toilet. Trial cake for 2c. stamp. | | | | there’s no reaction. < Exposition Judges’ The nearest dealer has tt. If hmer Building, 2 Sth Aves, cor, tid St. Yor irgaeyeye one, write to Evans’ Brewery, lindsua, N.Y. opinion: “Perfect.” The ENDOWMENT POLICY Provides for the payment of the amount q 3 f , of the policy to the insured, if living, [f THER 2143 at the end of a certain term of years. PR UD ENTIAL In case of his previous death, the full | z HAS THE amount of the policy is paid at once y if | to the beneficiary. This popular policy 2 , va 4 ~ ; is issued bv The Prudential in amounts from $1,000 to $100,000 at low cost, consistent with safety, and stands as Pann Mutuat Lire, | 1-3-5 Chestnut Street, | Philadelphia. | | One of the Most Popular Forms : 4 3 of Life Insurance a > ee eee eee ‘Write for Information. Dept. R. - eae: . | NEW YORK. New York Central’s Grand Central Station, "av rnc” 9 comicbooks.com