Judge, 1901-12-28 · page 42 of 49
Judge — December 28, 1901 — page 42: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily an **advertising page** with one central cartoon illustration titled "At the Entrance of Their Flat." ## The Main Cartoon The illustration depicts a domestic scene where a couple argues about a crying baby at their apartment entrance. The caption includes dialogue where neighbors speculate whose baby it is—the Joneses' or the Browns'—with one character noting he can hear Jones "swearing about the 'infernal noise.'" **The joke**: This is gentle domestic humor typical of the era, playing on the annoyance of noisy neighbors and babies in close urban apartment living. The humor derives from the implied marital discord and Mr. Jones's audible frustration. ## The Page's Primary Content The bulk of the page consists of period advertisements for: - Alcoholic beverages (Wilson Whiskey, Vartray Ginger Ale, Harper Rye) - Jewelry (Benedict Brothers) - Playing cards and travel services - Patent medicines and remedies **Context for modern readers**: This reflects early 1900s consumer culture and notably **pre-Prohibition advertising of alcohol**, which would become illegal in 1920.
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