Judge, 1901-12-28 · page 46 of 49
Judge — December 28, 1901 — page 46: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and filler content** with multiple unrelated advertisements rather than political cartoons requiring historical context. The one substantive piece is a dialogue-based comic strip at the top featuring a **burglar breaking into a home**. The humor is straightforward: the burglar expects to find money but discovers his victim is impoverished—the homeowner admits he has no cash, only "two poems sent to the *Scribe*" and other literary submissions. The burglar, disappointed, abandons the robbery and leaves. The joke satirizes the financial struggles of struggling writers and the worthlessness of literary aspirations as currency. No specific political figures or events are referenced. The remainder consists of Christmas gift advertisements (jewelry, cigars, medicines, train travel packages), with period humor based on misunderstandings and social awkwardness rather than contemporary politics.
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RELLL FOR XMAS & Gift to Lady or Gentle- man, nothing more elo- it ‘and lasting than a hb s ONE-PIECE COLLAR BUTTONS Gold and Roll Plate, You get. new cne with out charge in case of accident of any kind. ‘All jowelers sell Kro- ments buttons. All genuine stamped on back. KREMENTZ & CO., 72 Chestnut Street, Newark, N. J. LEEL Mr. Newlywed (slicitously)—" And how do you get along with the butcher, love ?” Mrs, Newlywed—" Oh, splendidly. He is such a generous man, Mortimer, When I ord a four-pound roast h ing six or seven.""—Br. OF BRAINS IGARS “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. GORTEZ CIGAR CO., KEY WEST. DURING THE PAST ou YEARS FoR MEN SOLIC, and ls the best remedy for DIAR- ‘Sold by Be sure and ask for mothing Syrup, take no other Kind. Twenty-five cents bottle. “+ Look here," said the burglar, as the man raised himself to a sitting posture in the bed, “what do you mean by living in a room that invites visitors and yet affords them no reward? Haven't you got any money hid out some- “No,” replied the man ; but Lam expect. ing some. I have sent two poems to. the f the Scribe, and six" — er?” Just let me read you ised a warning hand. “No,” 3 “my time's limited, I've got three more houses on my list, and if they pan out as bad as this one I won't have any breakfast. T'll read_your stuff when it’s printed. I take all the magazines. By-the-by"— He paused, looked at his watch, and asked : “Any more literary houses in this district?” “None.” “All right—I'm off. Good-night.” Please close the window Atlanta Constitution. Miss Kostique—“She says you have the habit of telling all you know.” Cholly—**The idea! Why, she nevah met me till lawst evening, and then only for five minutes.” Miss Kostique—“ Well?” —Catholic Stand- ard and Times. Old tady—s*Oh, I always get so nervous on a mailroad. Don't you think we're going at an awful rat Mr, liluck—V-c-s, but you needn't worry, mum ; there won't be any accident.” —"How do you know there Mr Iluck—Cause I've got an accident ine surance ticket."—Mew York Weekl « Phwat is this copper company that the ©’ the house docs be talkin’ about so much?" Bridget—* Shure, Oi suppose "tis a police- man’s union, no less." —Philadelphia Press. There's A Merry Christmas in every bottle of EVANS’ ALE ly to Any Dealer Anywhere. CH EVRRS SONS Tae 8d Hudson, N.Y. “At the foot of Mount Hood.” PORTLAND, OREGON, Possess attractions that would require volumes to detail; but an agent of the NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES will gladly give you full information as to the best route to take to reach this delightful region, copy of No. 5 of the Four-Track Series” wit Soot Ie pnt pnt ay apse oe ceipt of a pouage stamp, by George Hi, Daniels General Passenger Agent, New Vork Central & Hodson River New York. Grand Central Station, YOUR OWN SAFETY god preservation, to sey nothing of comfort and ay, emand th What i bod Wetletce am etteteneys f rt, ealieven bearing ene pe to tHe WINTER RESORTS or... Texas, Mexico ¢ California Elegant Service. Tourist Tickets on Sale. For further information, write HH, C. TOWNSEND, Gea’ Pass'r and Tht. Aft, St. Lents. New York Office, *91 Broadway, W. E. Hoyt, G. E. P. Agent. Sackett & Wilhbelms Lithographing Co. 3udge Building, 110 Fifth Avenue, Comer tod Street, Tew. Dork, are prepared to furnisb the Finest Class or Color Printing, Comprising Sbow Cards, Pampblets, Calendars, Advertising Cards, Labels, Rovelties, Etc., as well as All kinds of Commercial Uotk, such as Bill, Letter and Hote heads, Business Cards, Certificates, Bonds, Etc. ® ee Diving unusuattz targe tacilitce, advertisers placing large contracts will serve their interest Dy procuring cur estimate before orbering Pless & Ridge Printing Co.. Fifth Avenue, New York comicbooks:com