Judge, 1901-10-19 · page 15 of 16
Judge — October 19, 1901 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a commercial advertising page from *Judge* magazine (July 1, 1901), with one central cartoon and modest satirical content. **The main cartoon** ("An Old Saying") depicts two figures discussing royal couples leading "a cat and dog existence"—a visual pun showing an aristocratic couple literally riding in a carriage with quarreling cats and dogs, literalizing the phrase meaning constant bickering and incompatibility. **The satirical poem** ("A Note by the Way") expresses populist optimism: despite economic uncertainty, labor unrest (referenced through "Prices rise, an' wages lower"), and social disappointment, working people endure cheerfully. It reflects turn-of-the-century American resilience. **Otherwise, the page is dominated by advertisements** for patent medicines (blood-poison cures, "tape worms"), alcohol products (Old Overholt whiskey), cigars, and various consumer goods typical of 1901. These ads reflect the medical quackery and unregulated substances common to the era.
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, 1 , 1 ¢ n A NOTE BY THE WAY. THE. TRAVELERS | INSURANCE COMPANY | of HARTFORD, CONN. JAMES G. BATTERSON, President. | 000.00 |. PAID -UP CAPITAL $1,000 Peace or war, this old world, people, Ain't half bad from plain to steeple ; Spring, or winter—ever’ minute, Good enough fer them that's in it! War may come and peace may leave us ; Them we like an’ love deceive us ; Prices rise, an’ wages lower, Streams dry up, an’ wheels turn slower; Bot you'll find us still a-goin’— Plottin’, plannin’, reapin’, sowin’; Singin’ birds a-singin’ sweeter, ‘An’ “* Praise God" in old long meter ; Brotherin’ ever blessed minute! | World's too good fer them that s in it! Chartered 1863. (Stock.) Life, Accident and Employers Liability Insurance. JULY 1.1901, Total Assets, « | (Accident Premtums tn the hands of A'geats bot included.) ih 6 wont cs pests January to Ju’ 7 —Arkansaw Thomas Cat, Faik Pasha,vice admiral of the Turkish navy, has been forced to flee the country. Perhaps the ||sound of his name had something to do with it, Cleveland Leader. $32,198,504.44 $47).300,653.00 ry be a 3 te ** Lonce invented a flying machine," said the ty, 1901. pees thoughtful man,“ Did you have any better . 6 Months, cen luck than other inventors in that field ?” ** Yes. _ = It didn't take me as long to find out that it ror) wouldn't fly."— Washington Star. SYLv! JOHN R. MORRIS, Secretary. EDWARD V. PRESTON, General Manager of Agencies. a RC. DUNHAM, Vice-President, J.B. LEWIS, M.D , Medical Director and Adjuster if |__ EARL &WILSON'S (( © ff, COLLARS CUFFS & SHIRTS BEST IN THE WORLD. HIRAM J MESSENGER, Actuary. aan S Cures Indigestion and Sea-sickness. All Others Are Imitations, Pa WY BARKER CO. TROY.NY. “QUALITY.” HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS, PAPDR WAREHOUSE, 1d $6 Bleecker Street, Heekman Street, New York, sui He—" Ves—what you might call reigning cats and dogs, so to speak. AN OLD SAYING ¥—"" They say many of those royal couples lead a cat and dog existence.” ‘mary. Secondary or Tertiary Blood Poison | tly Cured. Yon ean he treated at home under aah, SFIABLETE more promot attention and Detter service toning Jubun when answering advertisements, I A whiskey of wide renown Old Overholt Absolutely pure— rich nutty flavor. A. Overholt ® Co. Pittsburg, Pa. | Gor Fo Spr 0G BRAINS | “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 money. Send for booklet and particulars. CORTEZ CIGAR CO., KEY WEST. YOUR GRANDFATHER USEDIT AND # NEVER ABUSED IT Best in the World. If local dealers cannot supply it, address the distillers, BERNHEIM BROS,, Louisville, Ky. A NEW ERA IN WALL PAPER. Desigond and tenn hy art, coger and Produced y the Pietabure Wall Paper Cow Sew Brvgutoo, Pa. Bold by your dente wiTkouT AQULTERATION COCOA ano CHOCOLATE UNEQUALLED FOR QUALITY ano FLAVOR GROCERS EVERYWHERE. end tguer & ‘Habit tp 139. payne Write De L: STEPHENS Coe Dept. 1.2. Lebanon, Ohio. BEST and MOST ECONO! 33c. COFFEEGROWN: io Requires Only TWO- THIRDS the regular quan- tity. Always packed 1n 1-1 trade-mark red bags. Good Coffees 1. and 136. ‘Good Teas yoc. and 3s¢. or soecal eros address “A tape worm cighteen feet long at least camo.on the scene after my taking two CASCARETS. | This Iam sure has caused m: bad health for the past three years. Tam stilt taking Cascarots, tho only cathartic worthy of Rotice by sensible people.” GEO. W. Bowzes, Baird, Miss. CANOY CATHARTIC Pleasant. Palatable. Taste G bods Never bicxen, Weanea,or Gripes Wet the, « CURE CONSTIPATION. ... Sterling Remedy Company, Chlenge, Mestreal, Hew York. S13 MO-TO-BAG its ts0th ranteed by all drag /HLE Tobacco Habits Iepox’s Lingazy is full of pure fun. No politics. t0c. | Jovor's Lrazany ts foll of pure fun. No politics. 10c. PRESS OF FLESS & RIDGE PRINTING Co., FiFTH Avenue, New YORK. comicbooks.com