Judge, 1901-03-16 · page 15 of 16
Judge — March 16, 1901 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements** interspersed with brief humor items. The central cartoon, titled "The Absent-Minded Beggar," depicts a social interaction between two figures—a man in formal dress (Mr. Switzercase) and a woman in an elaborate dress and hat. The joke appears to reference **Rudyard Kipling's 1899 poem "The Absent-Minded Beggar,"** which was widely known and parodied at the time. The cartoon shows the man asking if he "may call again," with the woman's response ("Thank you, Madam Bonmot, I have indeed enjoyed myself") suggesting he's been courting or visiting her. The humor lies in social awkwardness—the title implies forgetfulness or obliviousness, though the specific satirical point is unclear without fuller context. The woman's name "Bonmot" (French for "witty remark") may suggest she's a clever conversationalist, adding irony to his absent-mindedness. The surrounding content includes typical period advertisements for alcohol, remedies, and travel services.
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