Judge, 1903-06-06 · page 4 of 16
Judge — June 6, 1903 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several unrelated humorous pieces typical of Judge's satirical format: **"A Freak of Nature"** depicts a rooster claiming a batch of turtle eggs as his offspring—a visual gag about misidentification and absurd paternity. **"In Earnest Then"** and **"No Longer Responsible"** are dialogue-based jokes about women's unpredictable behavior, reflecting early-20th-century gender stereotypes common to the era's humor. **"An Allegory"** presents a sentimental fable about two swans, emphasizing devotion and sacrifice in relationships. **"Judge's Favorites"** includes short verses and limericks on miscellaneous topics. The bottom images show theatrical or comedic scenes, with one caption referencing slang accuracy. Overall, this represents Judge's typical mix of visual gags, satirical commentary on social behavior, and literary humor—without identifiable political figures or specific contemporary events.
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Boa ADAMS: IN EARNEST THEN. e6] HAVE noticed,” said the off-hand phi- losopher, “that a woman will get a golf-dress when she has no intention to play golf.” “That's so,” agreed the man with the incandescent whiskers. « And,” continued the off-hand phi- losopher, she will get a ball-gown when she cares nothing about dancing, and a tennis-dress when she wouldn't play ten- nis for fear she will freckle, and a bath- ing-suit when she has no thought of going into the water, and a riding-habit when the very thought of climbing on a horse gives her the chills, and "—— “Yes,” interrupted the man with the in- candescent whiskers; “but when she gets a wedding-dress she means business. Ever no- tice that 2” NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE. Major Dix—" Do you think it’s going to rain to-morrow, Uncle Isham ?” Uncle Isham —"1 dunno, honey. It's mighty hahd ter prognosticate. When de Lawd had charge ob de weathah I could tell sumfin’ erbout it; but sence dis yere weathah- bureau dun bin runnin’ it Uncle Isham ’s had ter gib it up.” A FREAK OF NATURE, “ Say, Crower, this is my wife and family."” Family? Rooster— Yes. She is very proud of them. She got on a setting of turtle-eggs by mistake.” AN ALLEGORY. OW, upon a time there were two swains, and each JUDGE'S FAVORITES. MAUDE FEALY. ‘We see her gayly spin and spin upon her dainty toe, And that's the moment that our dreams with sunshine overflow, Until we swing our arms and shout, "*She ts the sort of spice That paints our fancies red and makes the ticket worth the price!" IF SLANG WERE EXACT. “| hear, Ferdinand, that you have become a member of the six hundred."” Feroixano—" Ah, yes, Maudle; I am strictly— loved the same fair lady. Upon a day they came unto the damsel, and the first made speech unto her, saying, * Behold, I am consumed with the fires of devotion for you. I would go to the ends of the world for you.” Whereat she responded, “Go.” And he went out in great happiness, believing that when he had sought the end of the world he should have her hand. Then came to her side the second swain, much cast down in spirit and ex- ceeding heavy of heart. “Oh, fair one!" he sighed, “I would not go to the end of the world for you, but I would go to the end of the world with you.” “Come,” she said. This teaches us that the way to make ‘em happy is to make ‘em happy with us. A REAL LIMERICK. QTOOLE was blown up in a quarry. He yelled, while he rose, You'll be suarry. Oi've helt to me drill An’ O#'ll kape it until i'm ready to come back b’ guarry !"" $6 ARE you a good all-round girl?" “Shure, mum, it’s all round the town Oi've bin in the lasht two months.” —in the swim!"