Judge, 1901-08-31 · page 4 of 16
Judge — August 31, 1901 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several satirical pieces: **"Wimbleton's Purchase"** (top) depicts a conversation between Von Blumer and Wimbleton about buying a country property. The satire mocks wealthy buyers who overlook serious flaws—poor location, water damage, rickety plumbing—focusing instead on superficial improvements. It's social commentary on wealthy urban elites making poor real estate investments while congratulating themselves on shrewd acquisitions. **"First Question"** and other brief humorous sketches use wordplay and situational comedy typical of Judge's satirical style. **"Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "A Cinch"** are illustrated comic vignettes with dialogue, appearing to be standalone humor pieces rather than political satire. The page primarily offers social satire targeting upper-class pretension and poor judgment, rather than explicit political commentary.
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Photo. by Marceau. JUDGE'S FAVORITES. DAISY. GREE! Down in the meadow ‘There are lovely daisies growing, But by chance this is one I hadn't seen. these sighs won't be wasted, Nor this fond heart be broken, As might otherwise have happened, Daisy Green. FIRST QUESTION. SOWELL, what ails you?” de- manded the doctor, as he entered his patient's room. “1 have gnawing pains in my stomach, doctor,” replied the in- valid. “ Well, let’s look into this, Have you swallowed your false teeth 2” BEACH to the waves — * Break away!" er ee Jounny—* So yer got inter de show fer nothing 7” 1 carried de manager's grips up from de train, blacked his boots, brushed his clothes, run half a dozen errands fer him, and peddled Jimmin—** Betcher life! WIMBLETON'S PURCHASE, Von Blumer —"\ was out to Dimpleton’s country place a couple of weeks ago.” Wimbleton—" What did you think of it?” Von Blumer —" Well, it’s bad taste to run down another man’s place behind his back, but I wasn’t altogether pleased with it.” Wimbleton — "You didn't like it, then?” Von Blumer —" Can't say I did. In the first place, the location is poor. Why, I un- derstand that in the spring they have a foot of water in the cellar, That's bad. It means malaria, typhoid, diphtheria.” Wimbleton —" That's so." Von Blumer hen the house itself is poorly built. Poor plumbing — I've had some experi- ence in that direction and I know— poor floors, rickety throughout.”” Wimbleton —“ The house looks pretty well.” Von Blumer—* That's just it. You see, he has painted it up, but beneath the surface it’s, - ain't coming true !’ HER IDEA OF THE BALL GAME, McGurrer — ** Great Scott! That catcher has been sienallety Tor ahigh ball for the last fifteen minutes and that idiotic pitcher refuses to deliver it.” Doiiy—" Why doesn’t he go out and get his own drinks ?” A CINCH, hand-bills fer six hours, and he gave me a ticket fer nothing.” Wiiur Fis — "1 dream'd I was in heaven, and—if it rotten. there "— Wimbleton—"Pretty good, isn’t it?” Von Blumer —“ Well, | only know from hearsay. Dimpleton told me in strict confidence one day that, if he could unload that house and move away, he'd be the happiest man in the state.” Wimbleton—" He has sold it.” Von Blumer—* Good for him! Who bought it?” Wimbleton—"\ did.” Then the society out THEY HAVE NO FLOWER. IDOW'S weeds are a church- yard “ plant.” comicbooks.com