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This page is primarily **advertising and humor filler**, typical of Judge magazine's format. The content consists mostly of short jokes and product advertisements rather than political cartoons. The jokes reflect early 20th-century domestic humor: a doctor's wife nagging for money, a husband trying to interject in an argument, a maid's romantic confidence, and wordplay about Wellington's military titles. These are gentle, domestic comedies with no particular political edge. The advertisements promote products like Packer's Tar Soap, Evans' Ale, Morgan & Wright Tires, Sohmer Pianos, Londonderry Lithia Water, and the New York Central Railway. Notably, one ad claims Dr. Siegert's Angostura Bitters received a royal warrant from the German Emperor—a detail that would carry different weight depending on publication date (likely pre-1917, before American anti-German sentiment intensified). **No significant political cartoons or satirical commentary appears on this page.** It's a commercial/entertainment page typical of Judge's business model.

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“Dear,” said the physician's wife, “when can you let me have ten dollars “Well,” replied the medical man. “I hope to cash a draft shortly, and then "— "Cash a draft? What draft ?” “The one Isaw Mrs. Jenkins sitting in this morning."—Philadelphia Public Ledger. The manufacturers of Dr. Siegert’s world- renowned Angostura Bitters have been ap- pointed Purveyors to his Majesty the German Emperor and King of Prussia, Unrivaled appetizing tonic and stomach corrective. “My dear,” said Mr. Pewnyhub, ven- turing to put in a word as she paused for breath, may I ask what you are scolding about ?* “Lcan't remember it just now,” replied his irate spouse. “You've driven it out of my head. Butif I hadn't a good reason for itdo you suppose I'd be as mad as I am?” And she broke loose again.—Chicago Tribune, w “Pa,” said the boy, looking up from his book, * what does a man’s ‘ better-half* mean 2" “Usually, my son,” replied his father from behind the evening paper, ‘she means exactly what she says."—Philadel- phia Press, “ Bridget,” said Mrs. Hires sternly, «I met on the street to-day that policeman who sat in the kitchen with you so long last night. I took advantage of the oppor- tunity to speak to him.’ “Oh, ye needn't think thot'll make me jealous, mum,” replied the cook. “Oi have got him cinched, all right."—Phila- delphia Ledger. Wellington was asked how he liked the title of iron duke. “T guess it’s all right,” he said; «but why didn’t they call ‘me a mailed fist, or something like that ?" Being assured, however, that all Europe gave him the glad hand, he was some- what consoled.—New York Sun. Packer’s Tar Soap is pure, mild, invigorating and antiseptic. It soothes while cleansing, and for more than a quarter of a century has been The Standard For the Hair and Skin ‘The Packer Mfg. Co., 81-83 Fulton St, New York. Mrs. Waggs (reading)—"A well-known physician says that one should never go into the water after a hearty meal.” Waggs—* That's right. It’s better to go into a first-class restaurant after it if ‘one happens to have the price."—Chicago News. When you are in Rome do as the Romans do; America ditto, Have the best—Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne. Neighbor— Weren't you surprised at the way the election went in this ward ?” Indignant wife (of defeated candidate for alderman)—* Not after seeing that portrait the papers printed of my hus- band !"—Chicago Tribune. At the exhibition of the California fruit- rowers’ association, At Chicago, the Sohmer Pianos were chasen’in preference to all other makes, thus again showing the high estimation in which these popular instruments are held by the public. Von Quisz— What does your friend ite—verse, novels, tragedies 2” H. Kashe—"Great Scott, what do you |take him for; an amateur?’ No, sir! He writes advertisements, of course."—New Orleans Times-Democrat, BE INDEPENDENT. IT’S EASY TO SHAKE OPP THE COPPEE HABIT, There are many people who make the j humiliating acknowledgment that they are dependent upon coffee to “brace them up" every little while. These have never [earned the truth about Postum Cereal Coffee, which makes leaving off coffee a simple matter and brings health and strength in place of coffee ills. A lady of Davenport, Iowa, who has used Postum Food Coffee for five years is com- petent to talk upon the subject. She say TT am a school teacher and during extra work when I thought I needed to be braced up I used to indulge in rich, strong coffee of which I was very fond and upon which I thought I was depend- ent. “'T began to have serious heart palpita: tion and at times had sharp pains around the hear: and more or less stomach trouble. I read about Postum and got some to try. I dropped coffee, took up the Postum, and it worked such wonders for me that many of my friends took it up. “In a short time I was well again, even able to attend evening socials, And I did not miss my coffee at all. Now I can truthfully say that I have been repaid fully for the change I made. I have no indications of heart disease and not once in the past four years have I had a sick headache or bilicus spell “My father, 78 years old, is a Postum enthusiast and feefs that his good health in’a large measure is due to the 6 cups of good Postum which he enjoys cach day.” fame furnished by Postum Co., Battie Creek, Mich. There is a reason. There is a young man in Atchison who is such a good dancer that one of his recent partners stopped in the midst of a waltz and said, Excuse me, but are we dancing or wrestling ?"—Atchison Globe. If you want to know the time “ask a policeman.” Ifyou want to know where to go for the summer ask a New York Central ticket-agent, or send a two-cent stamp to Daniels, Grand Central station, New York, for a copy of “ America’s Summer Resorts.” “Do you believe in luck ?” “Sometimes. See that fat woman with the red hat over there ?” ~ Yes." Tw marry me. 1 wo years ago she refused to Yeveland Plain Dealer. Stella—Cholly and Mabel are not on speaking terms any more.” Bella— Why, | thought they were en- gaged.” Stella— So they are. They just sit for | hours and hold each other's hands." — Vew Sun. No better Turkish Cigarette can be made Egyptian Dei Cork Tips as well ties A '' &X a MORGAN BWRIGHTTIRES | ARE GOOD TIRES — | ‘Years of use has made these tires most favorably known throughout all our land. They are Better Today than Ever. Besides being made of the very best materials, their construction is conceded to be the most perfect of any bicycle tire on the market. Easiest to Ride—Easiest to Repair and at Prices that are Right. Instst on. ‘thera on ‘and you'll be satisfied MORGAN & WRIGHT, Chicago «2d New York ‘wheel, |THE “SOHMER”? HEADS THE LIST OF THE HIGHEST GRADE PIANOS SOHMER PIANOS _ Sohmer Building, Bth Ave. cor 224 Bt. quires i a Friend—"1 noticed Mr. Bluffwood riding with you in the carriage.” Widow—" Yes ; and he was very con- soling.” Friend— Did he speak about the good deeds of your poor husband Widow— No; but he said I'd look well in black."—Chicago News. we ery ahaa & COLLAR EFS ARE THE BEST | BUY THEM. You will get more prompt attention and better service bby mentioning JuDcE when answering avertisements. aS Aix \ New York to Chicago— In 24 Hours of Luxurious Railway Travel A Social Leader. A bottle of delicious, Water when seen ona club, hotel or home table, proclaims the good taste of the user. sparkling Londonderry Lithia —By New York Central. comicbooks.com