Judge, 1902-12-13 · page 4 of 16
Judge — December 13, 1902 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several short satirical pieces and illustrations typical of Judge's humor: **"An Embryo Journalist"** mocks an editor at the Bowersville *Clarion*, suggesting he possesses editorial qualities despite limited experience. **"Bonnie Mason" poem** appears to be light verse about a woman with spring-like qualities. **"Why It Didn't"** and **"The Bride and the Matron"** are brief comedic dialogues poking fun at domestic situations and romantic expectations. **"A Question"** (bottom cartoon) depicts what appears to be police or authority figures in a humorous domestic scene, likely satirizing bureaucratic absurdity. The overall tone is gentle, domestic satire typical of early-20th-century humor magazines—mocking everyday situations, relationships, and small-town life rather than addressing major political issues.
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ae AN EMBRYO JOURNALIST. SS YOUR boy,” said the editor of the Bowersville Clarion, “has the mak- ings of a real editor in him.” “Think so?” asked the father. pleased ure. Why, he has handed in half a dozen accounts of parties this season, and in every one of them he stated that +a delightful time was had.’ WHY IT DIDNT. Madge—* Did that novel you've been reading end by the hero and heroine liv- ing happily ever afterward ?" Marjorie— Why, no. The author married them in the early part of the Mrs. Beaver (in the trolley-car)— “ How do you like your new seal-skin 2" Mrs. Furley—"Ob, 1 am wrapped up in it.” Opyright by Burr Mclntosh. JUDGE'S FAVORITES. BONNIE MAGIN, Thou art a dream of spring a-wing: ‘Thou art a sylph of grace— A tender, fragile bud, a-scud For aye from place to place. One-night stands were not made for thee, ‘Oh, artist most sublime! ‘Thou shouldst not roam so far, oh, star, But play here all the time. NOT TO ESCAPE. seat did Miss Antique do when she was finally successful in find- ing a man under her bed—send for a po- liceman ?* she sent for a minister.” THE BRIDE AND THE MATRON. Mrs. Loveydovey (gushingly) —" 1 never express a wish that I do not know Fred will gratify Mrs. Cutting (sweetly) —“ That is where you are clever.” STAMOS ATi mone ON A CRYING SHAME. *Boo-hoo! Every blamed feller on this block ‘s had er funeral at his house but me."* A MAN OF HIS WORD. TE pursed her lips. “No, no!" she cried ; “1 fear I cannot be your bride. Your purse is large, but you are ‘sinall," And would be fain to keep it all.” And still the lover bold pursued, Pursuant to his purpose rude. + 1'll split the purse!" he cried with vim. Ab, then the maiden flew to him, Unpursed b “There, now ! I've split the purse, ips and laughed with glee. ”* said he. ‘THE MYSTERY. +6} TERE,” said the man with the paper, “is an account of a Reuben who came to town and lost two thousand dol- lars to bunco sharks. Isn't it remark- able?" “Not at all," replied the other man, “The remarkable part of it is that fellows of that sort ever get the two thousand dol lars to lose.” AN OBJECT OF ENVY. Mrs. Crabshaw—" What do you ad- mire so in the janitor's wife Crabshaww—" Her ability to boss the janitor.” comicbooks.com