Judge, 1901-05-18 · page 4 of 16
Judge — May 18, 1901 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several satirical pieces from an early-20th-century American magazine: **"Which" and "Dry Goods"**: Two illustrated panels comparing women's choices, likely satirizing consumerism and female decision-making about clothing or goods. **"An Illusion" and "Mending the Leak"**: Short comedic sketches about everyday domestic situations—one involving a cab driver and gin, another about patching worn clothing. **"Judge's Favorites"**: A portrait labeled "Margaret Walker" appears to reference a contemporary public figure, though her specific notoriety is unclear. **"The Easier Plan"**: A chaotic illustration shows multiple figures in what appears to be a messy domestic scene, with the caption joking about wallpaper and a "goat"—satirizing household management or marital disagreements. The overall tone reflects Judge's typical humor: domestic follies, gender stereotypes, and working-class situations rendered as comedy.
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AN ILLUSION, “Gracious! that gir. must be a centipede."¢ MENDING THE LEAK seAll WA A minute: onel during a recent hot spell. “Ah wants toe ioan adime off of ‘0’ toe get a glass ob gins “Why, you black rascal, I gave you a nickel not more than half an hour ago to buy beer with.” “Ah knows yo' did, sah,” said Abe, ostentatious- ly wiping his face. “but mah wufless skin leaks so bad dat dz beer come straight froo hit, Ah wants de gin toe close mah po’ IF JUSTICE WERE ALWA Wimple—" 3 5 toe speuk toe yo" for a pair ob DONE. ave you noticed that nearly every story re by somebody else ? He ought to be arrested asa * second-story * man.” SHOULD RECITE bROWNING. The Roston baby (as photographer gets behind camera and throws cloth over his head)—" Oh, you needn't think that silly peek-a-boo game will make me look pleasant !— I'm not so childish.” Pe et Mrs. Casry—"" Mx. Casey—" Well, don’t Before we ean putt on this new WHICH: GHE sat by herself in he gloam. ing, And pondered the pr_ stem deep: From which gallant to sever ; Which handsome gallant to keep. For Jack was a foot-ball captain, From the Philippines came Will With honors and straps—I reckon The girl is pondering still. HOWIN L. SADIN, Photo by Marceau. JUDGE'S FAVORITES. MARGARET WALKER. Oh, tell me, pretty maiden, re there many more— But, no! There cat be revetivons Even at th show : The only Margaret Walker Ts the sweet one that we know, THE EASIER PLAN, other me! Call in"IT loran’s goat. “Aber nit!" THE WAGES OF SIN. +s YOU charge ten cents more to shine shoes on Sunday than on week days?” we said to the bootblack. “Yes, sah. Couldn't think of breaking de Sabbath for less dan a dime.” On second thought it didn’t seem reasonable. MAKING IT EASY FOR HIM, Hank Medders (proprietor of Meadowvale House) —" It’s mighty lucky we had Professor Leggit toardin’ with us last fall when he was trainin’ fer his walkin’ match, ain't it, mother 2” Mrs, Medders —* Why so?” Mr, Medders —" Wa-al, Ukin advertise that our place is only ten minutes’ walk from the station an’ it won't be quite so much of a strain on my conscience as it used to be.” WHERE TO FIND REST. Doctor —* ‘Jou are mentally exhausted. to send your family to the country.” Patient—* But 1 can’t leave my business.” Doctor—" Of course not — you stay in the city and get a rest.” aM Pi Lah He Ladvise you -paper the owld paper musht be taken afl comicbooks.com