Judge, 1903-05-30 · page 11 of 18
Judge — May 30, 1903 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from Judge magazine is primarily **advertising with interspersed humor snippets** rather than political cartoons. The advertisements dominate (Packer's Tar Soap, Morgan & Wright Tires, Evans Ale, Sohmer Pianos, etc.). The scattered jokes are domestic/social humor typical of the era: - A wife's terrible sponge-cake kills birds - Tommy manipulates his mother into getting cake by pretending to entertain a friend - A man wants a will drawn, but "not too strong to work" (playing on "strong will") One item references **"Rollingstone Nomoss"** (a African American dialect character) discussing complaints about Americans eating too much—satirizing the absurdity that people are *paid* to write such obvious observations. **The cartoon "The Usual Trouble"** shows a lawyer and client discussing a will, with the client worried it's too restrictive—mild satire on legal caution versus practical life needs. Overall, this is a **commercial advertising page with light, apolitical humor**—no significant political commentary or satirical targets are evident.
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Wife—«1 wonder why the birds never | come around any more? I used to feed them bits of my sponge-cake on the win- dow sill.” Husband—« That accounts for it. They are either dead or disabled."—Chicago News. An exquisite flavoring for punch, lemonade, water ices, wine jellies, soda-water, grape fruit, sherry, and all fancy drinks is Dr. Siegert’s world-renowned Angostura Bitters. Ask your dealer for Dr. Siegert’s, the only genuine. | “ Why is it,” asked the youth, «that so/ many wise men are not successful ?” « Because, my son,” answered the sage. “they spend so much time finding out how things happen that they forzet to go ahead and make things happen for thein- selves."— Washington Star. “Jane, do you believe in nation ?” No, sah. I don't bilieve in none ‘o dem new-fangled _breakfuss-foods — no sah,"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. predesti- Rollingstone Nomoss— Here's a piece in de paper wot says de great trouble wid de American people is dat dey eat too much.” Hungry Hatwkins— Hully gee! An’ people gits paid fer writin’ tings like dat !"—Philadelphia Record, It was the morning after, and he wanted a small loan, “1 admit that am temporarily hard up,” he said, but that’s because I can't realize.” “Can't realize on what 2” | “On my thirst, If I could only sell that thirst for half what it cost me I'd be all right."— Chicago Post. If you are a “bon vivant," drink the best Champagne on the market.” Cook's /mperial Extra Dry. Tommy—" Ma, can I play makin’ be- lieve I'm entertainin’ another little boy ?” Mamma—* Yes, dear, of course.” Tommy Ml ‘right: Gimme some cake for him."—Philadelphia Press. No better Turkish Cigarette can be made Egyptian Deities Cork Tips as well The Cleanest Thing on the Road PACKER’S TAR SOAP Pure as the Pines Holds the World’s Record for QUALITY 30 Years The Standard MORGAN &WRIGHT TIRES | 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. Easlest to Ride—Easlest to Repair and at Prices that are Right. . Inatst on having them on your wheal, and you'll be eatisied. MORGAN & WRIGHT, Chicago td New York are the original bottled Cocktalls. Years of experience have them THE PERFECT COCKTAILS that they are. Do not be lured into buying some Imitation. The ORIGINAL, of anything {ei bor ene par irpose of Its. cae careers dts % COCKTAILS, and take G.F. HEUBLEIN & BRO, Sw 29 Buoapwax, New Your, Hanrrorp, Cony. igcnast N.Y. Loxpow THE USUAL TROUBLE. Lawrer—"" You want me to draw you up a good, strong will, | suppose ?** Gotrox—" Er—yes; but not too strong to work." ition in the brewing Indust y reason of its unapproachable superiority. ALE Its widespread popularity is perfecting it. “At your dealer's. EVANS just reward of the years spent in ble the ‘You will get more prompt attention and better service by mentioning, iverusements. Juoce when answering THE “SOHMER” HEADS THE LIST OF THE HIGHEST GRADE PIANOS PIANOS CASA First-Class Hotels R The best Cool, Clean, Comfortable. that money can buy. and Clubs, on Wheels— Sohmer Building, Only mimo For Sale by Leading Houses Everywhere. Sth Ave, cor azast. Yat The Through Trains of... The New York Central, comicbooks.com