Judge, 1903-01-24 · page 15 of 16
Judge — January 24, 1903 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** interspersed with light humor and satirical poetry. Key content: **"An A1 Apostrophe"** is a comedic poem by George Ade mocking patriotic rhetoric ("Follow the flag") through exaggerated flowery language describing the effects of a cocktail—suggesting the slogan is as intoxicating and nonsensical as the drink. **"Anti-Trust"** features a cigarette ad with a brief poem about natural speech, likely satirizing corporate monopolies' impact on American culture—the trademark "ANTI-TRUST" heading appears ironic given it's advertising a commercial product. **The "Chilly Reception" cartoon** is a simple pun: a boy explains a girl's coldness is due to "chill-blains" (a medical condition), not actual coldness toward him. **"Bugville Life"** advertisement promotes a 25-cent illustrated book by Gus Dirks—likely animal or insect-themed humor comics. The remaining content consists of liquor and pen advertisements, period-appropriate for Judge magazine's readership of educated, affluent males.
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ANTI-TRUST| That the constitution Though men pervert our mother tongue Until we want to shun it, You never hear the katydid Remark that Katy done it York Times. “A Genuine Old Brandy made from Wine. Medical Press \Londow', Aug, 1899. MARTELL’S THREE STAR BRANDY AT ALL BARS and RESTAURANTS. | AN A 1 APOSTROPHE. The colonel told me And the cocktail Follow The flag. He gave me An amber-colored beverage, With a roguish little cherry Nestling at the bottom; And, oh! Little friend, When I felt That delicious liquid Trickle Down the corridors Of my innermost being All The incandescent lights Were turned on And the birds Began to sing. Felt myself Bursting Into full bloom, Like ; A timid little flower Kissed By the morning sunlight Fed 8! T ordered two more. —George Ade in “The Sultan of Sulu." Wije—"That young man who. calls on our daughter has me guessing.” “How's that don't know whether he is economical or has a grudge against the as company.""—Chicago News. you and Major Tomp! y got your kiss certificates out there Yes, ‘pa: all right.” Go on, then otticer ‘resti these pre c of sech things before the war."—IVash- ington Times Have You Seen It? Bugville Life Illustrated by GUS DIRKS For Sale Everywhere 25 Cents Bottled under Government super- vision direct from the barrel at the Distillery with its natural flavor, nothing added to or taken from it. Old Overholt Rye y, The Act of Congress, March 3, 1897, provides that date of making and of bottling whiskey shall be plainly printed on the Government Stamp that seals the bottle. It also prohibits bottling whiskey less than four years old and provides that all bottles must be full measure. Ak your Deater—er write us— A. OVERHOLT @ CO. PITTSBURG, PA. PRESS OF FLESS & RIDGE PRINTING CO., FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, A CHILLY RECEPTION. “Say, Jimmie, what's the matter with Nellie, that she treats us so chilly?" “| heard she had the chill-blains, so | s‘pects that's the reason."” rolted ‘teel, Wat. oa are ahead of g STON & GLASS LONDON ae comicbooks.com