Judge, 1903-04-25 · page 3 of 16
Judge — April 25, 1903 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several theatrical satirical sketches rather than political cartoons. The main story, "Spoiled the Scene," mocks theatrical incompetence—specifically a stage manager's failure to provide proper effects (water, spotlight) during a dramatic river rescue scene, undermining the actors' performance. The other sections appear to be humorous vignettes: "Woman's Way" jokes about gender relations; "Weather Predictions" and "A Typographical Comment" are brief humor pieces; "Foresighted" presents a comedic dialogue about marriage plans; and "If Slang Were Exact" shows physical comedy based on slang expressions being taken literally. The sketches target theatrical bungling and everyday absurdities rather than specific political figures or events. The humor relies on visual gags and wordplay typical of late-19th-century comic magazines.
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“Aw, go— SPOILED THE SCENE. OMEO DE RANTER was crossing a bridge when his attention was attracted by the shrieking of some one in the murky depths below him. It being quite dark, he could not see the person who was evidently in dan- ger; but, guided by the calls for help, he rushed to the Side of the bridge, poised for a moment on the railing, and leaped into the river, shouting, “ Keep up your courage, gir-rl! Iwill save yuh!” Once in the water, he swam with steady strokes to her side and seized her in his strong clasp. There was but little current, and he called, “Tell the stage-hands to shake her up a little! This scene will go bad from the front.” But the water remained calm, and he slowly dragged the dripping form of the young woman to land. With strenuous efforts he lifted her to the shore and clambered after her. “That calcium man is rotten!" hé growled. «1 should have had the spot-light from the time I jumped.” Even when the people who had witnessed his feat rushed up to congratulate him on his bravery he would not listen to them, but strode off, muttering, “And they didn’t have any one back of the set to throw up a bucket of water to make a good splash. Miserable stage-management! What is the drammer coming to, anyhow 2" HOW IT LOOKED. Mr. Hayraxe—'' Is young Josh Medders comin’ ter call on Hepsy ter-night?"* Mrs. Havraxe—" [reckon he is. She's left th’ parlor lamp unfilled."” Her sromer Dashdash if | were you—h T know not when it is Or when the IF SLANG WERE EXACT. “Say, Ferdinand, | wisht you'd give me a bite of your apple." —The Honorable Eugene F. Ware in Topeka ‘* Capilal,” May 34, 1898. WEATHER PREDICTIONS IN SOUTH AMERICA. EDNESDAY, much warmer increasing in force, with light bullet-showers. A TYPOGRAPHICAL COMMENT. AIR we Now curv “Lam going to marry a man named Mackintosh.” —chase yourself!" WOMAN'S WAY. “| wouldn't have much to do with is a mere excuse for a man.” ** But a poor excuse is fetter than none,”” 1's form is changed so oft is merely pied. FORESIGHTED. Tappit,” said the kindly employer to his stenograph in reserve for a rainy day.” : light revolutions, ny straight, now thin, aman wide wv that you have something nswered the earnest young woman, comicbooks.com