Judge, 1903-05-16 · page 14 of 16
Judge — May 16, 1903 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page is **primarily advertising** with several small satirical cartoons interspersed. ## Notable Content: **"Bird Language" cartoon**: A professor tells students that when ducks lie on their backs on a platter, they say "Four dollars, please." This is a simple joke about the price of roasted duck, playing on the contrast between the children's innocent animal interest and the culinary reality. **"Bacon and Crimsonbeak" exchange**: A man boasts that his wife's conversation is "brilliant and sparkling," but he's actually just describing her arguing—she's creating the "conversation" solo while he listens. The joke mocks couples where one spouse dominates. **Remaining content**: The page is dominated by product advertisements—Gold Seal champagne, Sohmer pianos, Yankee cork pullers, Dewar's Scotch, and railroad/vacation advertisements. All reflect luxury goods marketed to affluent readers. The cartoons serve primarily as filler between ads rather than major satirical commentary.
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