Judge, 1902-05-10 · page 13 of 20
Judge — May 10, 1902 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and filler humor** rather than cohesive political satire. The content includes: **Text-based humor pieces:** Brief anecdotes mocking various social types—a moralistic parson, a politician giving hollow speeches about "purifying ward politics" while drinking water (suggesting hypocrisy), and workplace absurdities (telephone workers closing streets to install wires). **Key satirical point:** The alderman's speech parodying politicians who publicly espouse noble reform while privately doing nothing substantive—a recurring Progressive Era critique of corruption and empty rhetoric. **Advertisements:** Dr. Siegert's Angostura Bitters, Evans' Ale, Maryland Club whiskey, Sohmer Pianos, Boston Garter, and travel ads dominate the page. These ads are typical of Judge's revenue model. **No identifiable political figures or specific dated events** are referenced. The satire is generic—targeting universal hypocrisies rather than current news. The page lacks the sharp, timely commentary Judge was known for, suggesting this may be a lighter or filler issue.
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OMAR KHAYYAM, JR. “My son,” said the parson to a small) “When I last saw Binks he was hus-) Mrs. Bacon—" Why do you suppose Soure clamor much for kisses, some for boy who was digging in a back lot, Uing after a political job: | they call the employment nies bu- few don’t you Know that it is a sin to “He must have got it now, for you | reaus? ners deep sup, theie thirsting to re. on the Sabbath, except in case of nece ver see him hustling any “more."—| Mr. Bacon —" Because a fellow can Others deep sur sity?" “ ftimore Herald. never find what he wants in one, | sup- And mumble into maunderings: but 1 “Yes, sir.” replied the young: = — |pose."—Vonkers Statesman. In kissing. scom the how much for the Then why don’t you stop it? Ww. if you simply believe your | = one, the good man tooth is not aching.” explained the Chris: | Din Miss Bonde is nothing if not se this is a case of nec tian scientist, “your toothache will de- | up to date: know she refused Cholly in a dream ‘twas granted unto me replied the young: ia by wireless tle phy open gal ler can't fish without bait” —Chteago “phat might be.” replied the man} De A woman's no is often yes."* While Israfel loud chanted from the -Vews . with the swollen jaw, “but {can't be this was a. ‘yesless’ void lieve it."—Ohio Stat no! ° Herald. ° “Such visions come of pic, not piety!” Don't neglect your stomach, Keep healthy by u Abbott's. the Original Angestura Bite Better the pleasaunce breathing pipe ter for me Than lodgment in the great menag- Laborer (waving flag) —" Yee'll hav ter a tie. ‘i turn back. This shtrect ‘s closed Where birds of aureate plumage preen “piney What's it closed for?” their quills Laborer—* Bekase it's jist been opened And social lions growl above their tea =Wallace [rein be the tillyphone company. ter put down their wires. That's why it's closed.” Philadelphia Press Hefore ™ De. Singer's Cholly Lightpayte has changed doc: | tors. Vhat was the trouble with the old| My friends.” the candidate for al- derman_ said. Smiting the desk before him with his closed hand, “we hear a great deal about purifying ward politics these days. There ain't no man alive that believes in that sort of thing more'n I do. ['m_ willing, fellow- citizens, to do everything that one man can do to purify the polities of this war¢ Then he took a drink of water as h waited for the applaus nena he Ri ED. 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