Judge, 1901-07-06 · page 14 of 16
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This page contains several distinct satirical pieces: **"The Continuous Carvel"** mocks novelist Winston Churchill by listing an absurdly endless series of sequels to his novel *Richard Carvel*, each tied to major American historical events (War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Wall Street crash, etc.). The satire suggests Churchill is milking the same character formula for every conceivable American historical moment—a commentary on formulaic, commercially-driven writing. **"A Jewel"** is a brief joke where a father praises the son's poetry book—not for its literary merit, but because it's the only object he can throw at cats at night that won't cause permanent damage. It's absurdist humor mocking bad poetry. The remainder is **advertising** for whiskeys, typewriters, bicycle tires, and a poster collection offer. The page reflects Judge magazine's typical mix: sharp literary satire targeting contemporary popular authors, domestic humor, and commercial advertisements.
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you do drink, drink Trims “ May the beam in the glass never destroy the ray in the mind; May a quarrelsome drinker be com- pelled to be a teetotaller."* = -7 4 A JEWEL. Papa says is likes your book of poems immensely !" Yes—he says it's the only thing he can throw at cats nights and not he finds it again or not in the morning.” THE CONTINUOUS CARVEL, Mr, Winston Churchill is said to be working on the following stories, to appear in sequence : Richard Carvel, Jr., A Tale of the War of 1812. Minnie Carvel ; or, The Great Mexican War. Lizzie Carvel ;’ or, The Missouri Compro- mise. Richard Carvel’s Grandson, A Story of the Civil War. Henrietta Carvel; or, The First Move for Woman's Rights. Deadwood Dick Carvel, A Tale of the Great Plains. Hezekiah Carvel; or, Alone in Wall Street in 1873. Centennial Carvel; or, Who Got the Medal at the Philadelphia Exposition. Grover Cleveland Carvel : or, On to Victory. Bryan Carvel; or, The Cross of Gold. Hobson Carvel; or, Down With the Merri- Despondency gives place to buoyant spirits when your wornout system is re-inforced by Abbott's, the Original Angostura Bitters. At druggists and grocers. A square deal—The sale of a city block.— Laura Jean Libbey Carvel; or, The Blue- Soft C as Uream Continuous Carvel ; or, The Inherited Pub- Philadelphia Bulletin, It fs pure from the begin- mac. + ‘Sampson Carvel ; or, Training for the Medal. Rich and eyed Beauty of the Button Works. Emancipato Carvel; or, The Belle of the Philippines. lisher. | P —Josh Wink, in Baltimore American, Whiske ning and in 10 years be- comes the finest type of whiskey made. Sold at all first-class cafés and by jobbers. ‘WM. LANAHAN & SON, Baltimore, Md. Willie—* Pa, what's the difference between a fixed star and an ordinary star?” Pa—"1 suppose a * fixed" star is one who is assured of his salary regularly.” —Catholie Standard and Times. ** What do they raise here, my friend ?” asked the stranger of the Billville citizen, ** Hell and cotton,” was the expressive reply,— Atlante Constitution, To POSTER COLLECTORS. The two handsome posters in colors, recently issued by the publishers of JUDGE ond LESLIE’S WEEKLY (ize of each poster, 13 x 20 inches), will be sent to poster collectors on receipt of a remittance of TEN CENTS in stamps. we we wee Ne THIS PRICE IS FOR THE PAIR. “ewe we Ne Address Judge Company, 110. EIETH AVENUE, NEW YORK. PUBLISHERS, PRINTERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS Desiring paper of superior excellence and uniformity can secure it of the makers of the papers used in the various publications of THE JUDGE PUBLISHING COMPANY. comicbooks.com