Judge, 1903-05-30 · page 12 of 18
Judge — May 30, 1903 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and promotional content** rather than political satire. The main elements are: **Central Cartoon:** The illustration labeled "INSTINCTIVE" depicts a turtle and lobster in conversation, with the turtle saying it's never seen anyone as sensitive as Miss Lobster, and questioning why water makes her "balk." This is a lighthearted pun on the lobster's physical sensitivity to water temperature—likely satirizing overly delicate sensibilities. **Advertisements:** The page features multiple product promotions: - Wilson Whiskey (established 1823) - White Rock beverages - Natural Whiskey/Old Overholt Rye (emphasizing government regulation and aging standards) - New York Central Lines vacation travel guide - A book collection called "Man in the Street Stories" **Purpose:** Judge magazine used these pages to generate revenue while providing entertainment. The content reflects early 1900s consumer culture and railroad-era tourism advertising alongside genteel humor aimed at affluent readers.
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Established 1823. Wher e: hour brings its several joys.” WHISKEY. “AMERICA’S That’s All! | THE bales bist LING CO, SUMMER ae The WHITE ROCK high ball has) The WHITE ROCK high ball has RESORTS ” a smack of its own. a smack of its own. This is one of the most complete publications of its kind, and will assist those who are wondering where they will go to spend their vacation this summer. It contains a valuable map, in addition to much inter- esting information regarding resorts on or reached by the NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES A cony wil sent fn, pomp to any adden on reat of a tvocent stamp, by George H. Dankes, Gereral Passenger Agent, New York Central BiTBidh River Ratiroad, Grund Central Sussn, New Work. “MAN IN THE STREET” STORIES From “The New York Times." I2mo. 320 pages. Cloth Bound, $1.00. With an Introduction by Chauncey M. Depew, who says of them: “This collection of stories is my refresher every Sun- Gene ase she eee a a ee : ~ nsitiv obster. Why, the very day after the worry and work of the week. I know of | menitetct hot water rakes hat blacks no effort which has been so successful in collecting real anecdotes portraying the humorous side of life as this volume.” It is prepared with a complete index which increases its value very tauch. Read what reviewers all over the country say of the | book : ** It is a great collection, and the reading of it is a treat.”"—Saut Laxe ‘Tarpone. “The kind of a book we call a ‘eapital thing.’ Its humor is of the beat flavor.”"—Minwearouia Tr M8, With Introduction by “In well worth the consideration of all.""—Provipence Jourwat. CHAUNCEY M.. DEPEW. “ Warranted to amuse.”—Bostox Jounwat. “Probably no book of its kind excels thisone.""—Derrorr Free Paras. sei its amedoten are Srepplionally entertaining full of humer, wit and windom, and may be read Bottled under Government super- ™ Full of good things.”"—Purtapeurnta Inquinen. | vision direct from the barrel at the “Senator Depew says a true thing in commending the character and quality of the book. — Wig 6Distillery with its natural flavor, CreveLann Luapen. We cannot deny its attainment of success.” —Bauriwon Sun. By nothing added to or taken from it. “ Accollection of the utmost use for those who wish to use bright jest and modern anecdote." — saree, EXC. Bfedinner mente shout be thankful forthe publiation in book form of the “Man in the J ver | 10 “They will make the reader laugh." —Burrato Exrntas Pers SoHk te Gast ba nkoro noms Chas Soc” icaleounn Tah Le Rye + Will be useful to all who are in quest of stories to illustrate pointe in dinner-table exploite.”-— Brooxttn Eacte y The Act of Congress, March 3, 1897, provides that date of making and of bottling whiskey shall be * Constitute a very mine of material for both the political campaign and the sorial circle, Always plainly printed on the Government Stamp that seals interesting.” —Prrrascne INpex-ArrraL. ‘the bottle. It also prohibits bottling whey less than "The average merit of these stories is #0 high, that the prize-winning stories are little if any, better four years old and provides that all bottles must be ‘than the others.”—Cmicaco Inter Ocean. full measure. * Indispensable to a properly selected library."—Sr. Pact Grone. Ask your Di Sent by mail, postpaid, to any address upon receipt A. OVERHOLT @ CO. of price, One Dollar. Address all orders to PITTSBURG, PA. JUDGE COMPANY, 227 dth Ave., New York Para, TM M07 teller need never run short as long ax he has this volume to consult.”"—Puttapeueia ra. comicbooks.com