Judge, 1901-05-11 · page 17 of 20
Judge — May 11, 1901 — page 17: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire or comics in the traditional sense. However, it contains notable period content: **"The Box Party"** (poem by Charlotte Thoazton): A satirical verse mocking wealthy theatergoers attending fashionable box seats. The satire targets their pretentiousness—described as not genuinely "high bred" but merely wealthy ("Got dough")—and their disruptive behavior (rustling gowns, talking, chair-moving). This reflects upper-class social criticism common in Judge. **"In the Swim"** (cartoon): Depicts a working-class man complaining that someone in a four-in-hand tie knocked him off a bridge, forcing him to "take water." The humor relies on wordplay and class commentary about social climbing or carelessness among the better-dressed. **Advertisements**: The page shows period patent medicines (blood poison cures, morphine treatments), garters, champagne, and cascarets—typical of early 1900s American publications where dubious medical claims were unregulated. The overall tone reflects Judge's satirical approach to American society, class distinctions, and consumer culture.
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The Improved BOSTON GARTER The Standard for Gentlemen ALWAYS EASY The Name * BOSTON’ GARTER" Is stamped BBHon every loop. Lies flat to the leg—never Slips, Tears nor Unfastens. SOLD EVERYWHERE. Sample pair, Silk Se. ‘Conon, row. Horsemen the ONLY roadsters have never enjoyed THE BOX PARTY. Late, very, Noisy'too. All merry, Gowns new. Rustle, rustle, Giggle, talk, Hustle, bustle, Walk, walk. Single ranks, ‘Swish, whack, Usher yanks Portiere back. File in, Shove chairs, Much din, More airs. High bred? Well, no. Nuff said, Got dough. CHARLOTTE THOAZZON, BALLANTINE BREW. Nothing Cleaner fe Purer Better ‘Whatever helps to make the most PEEPeSt, Product (a's feature of 3¢ estabilahment that produces India Pale Ale, XXX Canada Mi Malt Ale, id Bi Porter, Brown Stout, Half and Half. (On Draught or tn Bottles. P. Ballantine & Sons, Newark, Neds 134 Codar St om Washington, Now Suven's Linas ts fal of pare fun. No politica 12. PEMININITIES. ‘A woman is perhaps never quite so proud as | | when her husband goes | | home to Her folks, on a | visit with her, and says he enjoyed himself.— After a girl has taken as many as six lessons onthe piano, she begins to pronounce Beetho- ven and Wagner in a manner to jar her el- ders.—When the wind blowsa lot of loose hair around a gitl’s face, it is never as becoming as the description sounded in the novels she has read.—Arkan- saw Thos. Cat. The competent telephone-girl seldom mis- takes her calling. — PAviadelphea Bulletin. "Own wg BRASS BAND r Indorged by ox Baaetarcere iivon & Tisaly are the largest mau+ sic house in the world—Eaitor IN THE SWIM. * Dat feller wid de four-in-han’ run me off de bridge an’ made me ‘take water,” an’ dat’s som'thin’ I neber do if I can help it.” ARE THE BEST BUY THEM. i Reka, Le, as Same Veer a2 Lauria, 3h Wand rT Myre Anis. HENILY LINDENMEYR & SONS, PAPER WAREHOUSE, ‘ 8. 22, 4, and 36 Bleecker Street, ranch Warchoune, 50 eektonn Stee New Tork, ALL KINDS OF PAPER MADE TO ORDER. LoOoD POISON - Secondary or Tertiary Blood Poiscn ‘ 0 can be treated at home under lfyoubave taken mercury, todide potash, chee and patna aves Patehee “Pimples, Coppe ee ine houys Hatt or Byebrowe failing ove, write Sook REMEDY CO. ». Chicago, IIL. for proofs of cures. We solicit ihe inost obstinate cases. the worst cases in 1S to S$ day. 10spage more prompt: ton i JvDoR when ter service ing advertisements, : ‘ ‘ $ : ‘ ‘ : No lying about the merit of CASCARETS. Millions use them and tell their friends how good they are. We want to give back the purchase price to anyone who fails to get satisfaction from the use of GEORAUONAUAURUOU MERU RU OLAURERUMUMURUM CANDY CATHARTIC WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP Now that sounds likea liberal offer, but these single 10c sales alone don't count for success. It’s ‘our cure and your good word for Cascarets that will make them famous in she. future as iat the te Start with a box today. 10¢, 25¢, 50c, all dru; Eimple and booklet. Address Sterling Remedy Co., rugeists. | Free go. or N.Y. Best for the Bowels renienenen GABAA EA ECAECAEAGEAEACACAERECAECA, PRESS OF FLESS & RIDGE PAINTING CO,, FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. DO BEDS VETS VEBVO HONEST FLAVOR GREAT WESTERN $ CHAMPAGNE$ Vee ee ee rou Es lum of other iqueurs at {the end of the fermenting oa: 8 the gold medal ees at the Paris Expo- PLEASANT VAL- LEY WINE CO., ‘Sole Makers, Rheims, NY. Sold by all Respectabte Wine Dealer WUC VUCUS BEBE BUBB Nature made a mistake in creating men who live for themselves alone.—S¢, Louts Star, “A Genuine Old Brandy made from Wine.” Medical Press (London), Aug., 8p. MARTELL'S THREE STAR AT ALL BA! BRANDY MORPHINE S220 oct of time from business. No relapses. Free sample and book (in plain sealed envelope). DR. PURDY. Room 4, Binz Bldg., Houston, Texas. EUROPEAN TOUR. Limited number of roung ladies. England, Scotland ace, tcrmaay, te bine une hela ad cldon, Syftzerand:“Addrees for prospect, “The Sloorings,” How All kinds kept in stock [BLANK BOOKS sizer sess FINDLER & WIBEL, 121 Nassau Street, New York. CENTS make 25 PER ENT. MINION by getting gideve for eur stk Special Presents or Checks. Freight paid. New terms free. Great American Tea Co., P.O, Box, 28, Dept. J. 31 and 33 Vesey St., New York. and Liq OPIUM Sreewens ce oo. Dept. 1. 2. Lebanon, 0! ery fou iberlotiea ot impo Be sere ” PILES! | PILES! Awan ” Ind}. Pile Ointment ce Mataag radine, Rite, Qlnamens et gare raters pewaraper States and Wawny liowacn ity box ie eu ‘oy qroeeita; by mal, fork ana s.@pertos, liane Mabttactiring Co Proprictors, Cleveland, | Juows's Liwany fe fall of pure tua, No politiés, 10s, comicbooks.com