Judge, 1902-02-22 · page 7 of 16
Judge — February 22, 1902 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This page contains short humorous pieces typical of early 20th-century American satire. The cartoons mock everyday life and contemporary issues: **"Evidence of Shock"** jokes about female vanity—a woman is so absorbed in fashion that she doesn't notice meeting someone surprising. **"All Days Alike"** presents the bachelor's cynical view: every day is unlucky for marriage, not just Friday. **"Why They Came That Way"** depicts rural characters (likely Irish immigrants, suggested by dialect) explaining vagrant behavior to authorities. **"Hot Shot"** satirizes corporate corruption: a trust president is so accustomed to wrongdoing ("roasting") that even Hell seems familiar—a jab at Gilded Age business ethics. **"Rival Investments"** mocks consumerism: department store sales cause a bank run, suggesting frivolous spending over savings. **"George's Axe Again"** references Washington's cherry tree legend, making a cynical joke equating presidential acts with apostolic deeds—likely political commentary on contemporary leaders. The cartoons reflect Judge's satirical focus on American social hypocrisy, immigrant stereotypes, and economic foolishness.
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EVIDENCE OF SHOCK. Ethel—"Were you very much surprised to meet her? Blanche—"Surprised? Why, I didn’t notice what she had on!" ALL DAYS ALIKE. The maid—"Do you think it's unlucky to get mar- ried on Friday The bachelor—" Of course. Why should Friday be an ex- ception?" Proud author—* My nov- cl has already sold 600,000. Candid friend—"Is_ that so? Well—it hasn't sold me.” HE latest boon for the in- ebriate is the snak Mrs. Havrake AMBLING ARTHUR WHY THEY won't hev CAME THAT WAY. vou tramps comin had ter s up de mts i AO in) ai me Nh Z AN Al M4 SS Mi ol | MN) Hy iV aR 4 SAA ‘round this way.” WN LOVE WILL PREVAIL. Madge—"She is such a religious girl | thought for sure she would give up her music lessons during Lent.” Marjorie—" But you sce, my dear, she’s in love with her music teacher.” HOT SHOT. Satan—"What a fellow over on the Imp—" He cold." an — "Cold? Beelzebub! roasted» Imp—" Yes, but he was the president of a trust, and he's used to it.” Great Isn't he being SPEAKING terms—the tele- phone rates. 3 > Cs es QY. W SL. Si You know that banking debartment that vos to bay four ber cent. on debosits in Sellall D. Whooper’s debartment store?" new seg “Vell, they marked down thirty-dollar automobile coats to seven dollars ih the debart- ment to-day, and id caused a run on the bank!” T was the twenty-second of February and: Adam was clearly angry “If George Washington had only come around our orchard with his hatchet,” he muttered. “this blamed business would never have happened.” With a vicious kick at his pet icthyosaurus, he strode out of the reom. os AS THE OLDEST INHABITANT PASSED BY. “Thar goes old Uncle Alex.” the admirers of farmer pictures.” The al ‘diclden s from the rural districts are frequently sent to the nove is one submitted by a Washington gentleman who overheard the conversation in a Minnesota town, THE BEST PART. Staidhome—" Wher did you enjoy most during your tour abroad *" Beenaway—" My inab ability to understand what the barbers were saying to me.” Mrs. Newlywea— “What is that odor of cook- ing in the hall, John dear? Mr. Newlywed “It's your mother in the ement, my love, roast- ing the janitor!" GEORGE'S AXE AGAIN. PAPA, how do you spell acts?" “Do you refer to George Washington's, my son, or to those of the Apostles?” SOME of the political pro- phets should be without honortin their own party. comicbooks.com