Judge, 1901-06-01 · page 14 of 16
Judge — June 1, 1901 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising with minimal editorial cartoon content**. The main satirical elements are brief: **The Editorial Jokes:** - A quip about the Russian Czar's coronation (referencing political assassinations in the imperial family) - Amateur humorist vs. experienced editor exchanging barbs about joke quality - Various one-liners about married women, blind asylums, and a rude boy **The Central Cartoon:** "Up in the Maine Woods" depicts a hobo claiming his life is easy—ironic social commentary on hobos' actual hardships during the early 1900s. **The Advertisements:** Dominate the page, promoting bicycles (especially "chainless" models marketed to women as "perfect exercise"), tires, cigars, and various products typical of 1901. The Columbia bicycle ad notably emphasizes women's safety and comfort—reflecting contemporary debates about women's mobility and independence. The page reflects Judge's dual purpose: satirizing contemporary society while serving as a profitable advertising vehicle for consumer goods.
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Pabst heer is alw A witty lady wrote from St. Petersburg at the time of the coronation of the czar: “* The emperor entered the church preceded by the assassins of his grandfather, surrounded by the assassins of his father, and followed by his own.” If health is wealth, riches are yours if you use Abbott's, the Original Angostura Bitters. At druggists, Amateur humorist—'* That's a pretty joke of mine you published—don't you think 30?” Experienced editor—* Well, it is just as funny now as it ever was."—Arkansaw Thos. Cat, The blind asylum may have an excellent site. —Philadelphia Bulletin, * TIRES PAIR OF for $2.95 per ct from Maker r ‘Wil plug and repair as good aa any bigh-grade tire. Send for » pair.at once.” None seat ©. 0. D.. but we will refund your money if net ‘OF ALL SUMMER OUTINGS Bebech Wovvacatlon ie come plete without & good Bicycle, A BARNES «white Flyer $75 to $40 | ‘Thelr attractive finish and easy running qualities have made many hew friends for 1901 models. Catalog om application MONARCH SALES DEPARTMENT New York San Francisco The rude bey (to old lady with hideous bat beloved and pampered little canine pet)—"* Hi! Let's come with yer an’ help yer ter drown it, mum,"—Pick-Me-Up. + A tardy constitati vigorocs Thiod, are the revltsof CYCLING tn the open afr— Dot nature's tonic, Catalog five on ‘application. UP IN THE MAINE Woops. Hovo sean —" Gee !—and they tell me a tramp's life is a hard one.” Cycling meets all the conditions of A Perfect Exercise for Women Because of its ease of propulsion, elegance and grace— its utility, cleanliness and constant readiness for use, the Bevel-Gear Chainless Bicycle is especially desirable for the woman rider. $75 Chain Columbias, $50 Tire or Hub Coaster-Brake, $5 additional, Catalog of dealers or by mail COLUMBIA SALES DEPT. HARTFORD, CONN. The average married woman acts as if she fotind Her husband easy to get and ex have another one.—Arkansaw Thos. Quality of the fruit and careful packing of these goods have driven from the mar- ket all importations or imitations. Find out about them. dein isilers Fadetigu il Martin St, 968-068 E. Front St THE THOS. CATS OF OREGON. The tortoise-shell, the yellow-eyed Maltese, The striped tiger-cat with half a tail, ‘The Tom with scars of many a hard-won fight, . . * . . Alll these and others most do congregate In your back yard, to argue and to woo; To hold debates on matters grave and gay; To practice Wagner music and to sing. In varied keys, Herr Schubert's serenade ; But mostly do they fight In single conflict and in general feud, _ With eight or nine combztants to the side, And over all, above the noise of strife, Arise the piteous wails that tell of ears And claws and tails from owners roughly plucked, To be retained as trophies of the fight. —Portland Oregonian. OF BRAINS CGARS “MADE AT KEY WEST— ‘These Cigars are manufactured under the most favorable climatic conditions and from the mildest blends of Havana to- bacco, If we had to pay the imported cigar tax our brands would cost double the OR py MEN money. Send for booklet and particulars CORTEZ CIGAR CO., KEY WEST. ‘You will get nore pr by mentioning JuDex when anew PUBLISHERS, PRINTERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS Desiring paper of superior excellence and uniformity can secure it of the makers of the papers usedin the various publications of THE JUDGE PUBLISHING COMPANY. comicbooks.com