Judge, 1902-03-15 · page 7 of 16
Judge — March 15, 1902 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from the satirical magazine **Judge** contains multiple humor pieces typical of the era: **The main cartoon** (bottom, large) depicts "A Typical Afternoon Scene in Boston, Massachusetts"—a crowded street filled with pedestrians, shop signs, and commercial activity. The satire appears to mock urban congestion and commercialism in American cities. **The smaller jokes and vignettes** use wordplay and social commentary: - "Never Came Back" jokes about an undertaker whose clients don't return - "Ping-Pong" satirizes a passing fad (the game itself) - "The Way of a Man" mocks husbands' attitudes toward religious observance (Lent preparations) - "Not Used to Them" plays on fears about eating brains - Various sections mock courtship, cookbooks, and criminal rehabilitation The overall tone reflects turn-of-the-century American humor: relying on puns, domestic situations, and gentle mockery of contemporary trends and social behaviors. The page demonstrates Judge's format of mixing brief comedic scenarios with illustrated commentary.
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NEWS ITEM. (From the Deaf and Dumb Courier.) Miss Martha Dumbborn and George Digit were married at the home of the bride's parents, last Tuesday, by the Rev. A.M. Mum. It was a very quiet wedding. NEVER CAME BACK. Cawkins (to man he's just met)—" My clients always return to me again after I've served them once.” Danks—* You're luck Cawkins— Too bi —are you : Danks—* No, sir; I'm an undertaker.” Mine never do.” PING-PONG. H*" to this, the name absurd— it Chant capric Sin Sound of i Ding-dong ! Mat the celluloid Mingling choler, laug One fad * ‘THE WAY OF A MAN. rs, Crawford —* Mas. your husband made any preparations for Lent?" Mrs, Crabshaw —"Nes. Me got a case of boneless codfish for me and a dispensation for himself.” NOT USED TO THEM. Carrye ~~ Chally never cats brains.” Maye—" And why not?" Carrye— Why, he is afraid they will go to his head.” Customer—" Salesman—" Convict 1 Mrs. Fore MORE COMING. “Yes, | know he has fallen to the floor in a faint. and | suppose | should be helping him in- stead of fixing my hair: but every time a fork falls it's a sure sign a man ‘s coming.” THE TEST OF MERIT. Are you sure this is a good cook-hook 2” Yes, indeed. ‘They're talking, of dramatizing it.” CONQUERED. Visitor— And you never had any remorse for your misieeds 2 did, ma'am, but | managed to live it down.” ED AEA ROE que a comicbooks.com