Judge, 1902-10-25 · page 4 of 16
Judge — October 25, 1902 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains satirical commentary and humorous sketches from an early 20th-century American magazine. The "Judge's Favorites" section praises someone (likely a public figure) for their wealth and social status with tongue-in-cheek verse. "Not Returnable" depicts a jewelry sales dispute—a salesman refuses to guarantee an engagement ring, only the ring itself, mocking the disposability of modern relationships. "Her Little Error" satirizes rural/working-class dialect and behavior, presenting a country woman's violent reaction as characteristic ignorance rather than legitimate grievance. "At the First Show" (bottom illustration) depicts what appears to be an art exhibition opening, likely mocking pretentious art appreciation or social climbing among the wealthy. The overall tone reflects Judge's characteristic class-based humor targeting both the wealthy and working poor.
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moe | JUDGE'S FAVORITES. MATTIE WILLIAMS. You are, with smiles aglow, e show ‘That makes us in our shekels blow. ‘And when we see your flash ‘And dash We know that you are worth the cash. You've reached art's utmost goal And rol So high you're worth your welght in coal. HER LITTLE ERROR. s6TS SHE gentle?” asked the city chap, who thought he wanted to buy a steed. “Gentle 2” ejaculated the coun- try chap, who had one to sell. * Why, she’s as gentle as a suckin’ dove. Hain't got a fault or failin’ in the world—nussir, She don't kick, or strike, or bite "—— At that instant the equine para- gon swung her head viciously around and snapped off a piece of the rural robber’s southwest ear. “ That is, not with the deliberate intention of doin’any harm. The mare is sorter absent-minded at times, an’ I kinder guess she must ‘a’ mistook my ear fer a cabbage-leaf.” ‘THE TRUE REASON. Biggs —“When old Roxe gives anything to charity he al- ways does it anonymously.” Boggs—" Modest, isn’t he?” Biggs—“ Oh, that isn’t it. He doesn't want to let the public know how seldom he gives up.” CAUTIOUS. 66LJOW was his funeral ora- tion—good 2” “Well, he said he didn’t know the deceased well enough to say anything against him.” NOT RETURNABLE. Cholly—" You say this ring is guaranteed for a year. Then, I presume, you will take it back if I care to return it within that time ?” We guarantee the ring, not the engagement.” Salesman—" Oh, no. Mx. Mautsmecx (sneeringly AT THE FIRST SHOW. Miss Dauser—* What a miserable daub that is of Potboiler’s!"" "Yes; hanging is too good for it.” THEIR SIGNIFICANCE. Epirt—"' Do you understand the language of flowers?” Emter—"! do. Eprru—"* Then what does this bunch of rare orchids that | Albert sent me signify?” Erwei—" That a fool and his money are soon parted."* | comicbooks.com