Judge, 1903-07-11 · page 15 of 16
Judge — July 11, 1903 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising** with scattered short humorous anecdotes. The OCR'd text reveals satirical vignettes about contemporary American life, circa early 1900s: **The humor targets:** 1. **Women's education** – A father admits his daughter's college education proved worthwhile when she learned to read fancy restaurant menus in plain English. 2. **Transatlantic marriage** – A woman marries a British duke purely for social position, not love; he's mere "packaging." 3. **Political philosophy** – A professor claims benevolence and caution are always "fighting" each other, satirizing political contradictions. 4. **Election violence** – Three deaths on each side in an election dispute cancel out, so "it won't affect the result"—dark satire on political violence's apparent futility. The cartoons (visible but unclear without better resolution) appear to use similar gentle satirical commentary on society. The page is dominated by period advertisements for whiskey, cigars, writing implements, medicines, and resorts—reflecting Judge's function as both humor magazine and advertising vehicle.
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OLD CROW RYE IS BEST—BECAUSE It is sold straight. It brings the distiller far more price than any other | * made in the United States. It is hand made, sour mash, and has the best reputation, Our Scotch Whiskies are true Glen-| re sold straight. Souvenir is old. The Bonnie Brier Bush is very old. Compare them with any others. | H.B KIRK & CO.,N The WHITE ROCK high ball has a smack of its own “1 used to think it was nothin’ but time and money wasted to send a girl to college.” «Tm very glad to hear that you have changed your opinion.” “Yes. Since our daughter came back she can tell what nearly everything you see on one of these hotel menus stands fer in plain English."—Chicago Record-Herald, “Was she willing to pay so much for such an insignificant husband ?° asked the thoughtless girl. “Oh, dear, no,” replied the well-posted girl, “She was buying a position in English society when she took the duke, | and not a husband. He was simply done | up in the package."—Chicago Evening Post. “ By the way,” said the doctor, «the president is talking about the * fighting virtues." What are they ?” « Well,” responded the professor, they are benevolence and caution, for instance. They are always fighting each other."—| Chicago Tribune. | First citizen—“ Six men shot up the road in an election dispute.” Second citizen: Too bad, isn’t it?” First citizen—“ Wel, it doesn't make so much difference. Each side lost three ; so it won't affect the result."—Pitssburg Gazette. “MADE AT KEY WEST— THE SENSATION. “« How did you feel when the avalanche buried you?” Guine—"! felt as if a hard cold had settled all over me.”* mple box of & ‘tationers, per & Co. or met Tay Rew fark hoor Bey Beaton: a. ¢. Mcioae dye cna (nee er einen pid & Cot Wi ‘ow LAKE HOPATCONG Lackawanna Railroad resort; In the highlands of New Jersey; level; 46 miles from New York. cool, dry and invigorating ; 1,200 feet above sea A delightful summer every facility for sailing, fishing, camping; outdoor sports. “Mountain and Lake Resorts,” a handsomely illustrated book of 128 pages will give complete information about hotels and boarding hous more than 175 pictures. The book also contains a fascinating love story State.” heir rates and location, together with “Por Reasons of Sent on receipt of 5 cente in stamps to cover postage. Address T. W. LEE, General Passenger Agent, Lackawanna Railroad, New York City HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PAPER WAREHOUSE Noa. 82. 34, and 28 Nleecker Street Branch Warehouse, Heekman Street, New York MORPHINE syositzyetaeuscesee ‘Write The Dr. J. L. Stephens Co., Dept. 1 2, Lebanon, Oblo. aed LIQUOR HABITS CURED TURKISH HAIR GROWER ru FURRIR HAIM, GROWER amon Ht Tresument, 6 Pec eee ay BESSTENES a Seta “Life,” said the tobacconist to the | wooden’ Indian, continuous proces getting used to things that they haven't been expecting.” —Syracuse Herald. Where to Dine IN NEW YORK. Places Commended by Juve Cafe des Beaux Arts Secaities Alc: Tah. $1.50; three orchestras: f West goth, Bryant Park South. > Cafe Boulevard tia." Aorereage? Jack's ist Cavanagh’s 28." Hotel Hungaria Park Ave. Hotel 3 Hotel Bartholdl set Srth yood serve & ood food, “Best in Other Cities. Baltimore ZOTEKRENNERT, Exopeen pla. Central location. Fire Noted for shell fish and game. ‘St. Ladies’ and gentlemen's se & Restaurant. Alc. Music. Union Sq.F. Tah. Luncheon, soc. ith wine $1). ractive Dining Parlorsin city. to8p.m. Alc, all hours. PRESS OF SACKETT & WILHELMS LITHOGRAPHING AND, PRINTING COMPANY. NEW YORK 1824 A.D. + 22 GOLD MEDALS DR.SIEGERT'S ANGOSTURA BITTERS The Worldr b Imported from Ti THE ONLY GENUINE Volumes of Every copy of JUDGE for $902 ta two volumes, sutstantiaily bound i cloth, with gilt edging, express pro- paid anywhere in the United States, for $9.00, Send orders promptly. 4 Judge Company: 225 FOURTH AVE. NEW YORK comicbooks.com