Judge, 1903-08-01 · page 12 of 16
Judge — August 1, 1903 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and brief humor jokes** typical of Judge magazine's format. The cartoons and jokes include: **"A Real Old Boss"** (right side): A visual gag showing a man admiring what appears to be a portrait, with the caption playing on "old masters" (fine art) versus an "old master" as slang for an older woman. The joke: a father marrying a wealthy widow of fifty is humorously called appreciating "old masters." **Multiple brief jokes** throughout mock social pretension and gender dynamics—a Yale student's father dismissing idealism about money, a daughter's church fair "grab-bag" scheme, and domestic servant misunderstandings. The page is dominated by **product advertisements** for Deerfield Water, Sohmer Pianos, Wilson Whiskey, and other goods—standard revenue for the magazine. The humor reflects early-20th-century attitudes: materialism over ideals, women's limited roles, and class-conscious social observations presented as witty observations for an educated, affluent readership.
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DEERFIELD WATER The choice of connolssears, the delight of evicures 12% ‘SPARKLING DEERFIELD {3 all that can be desired tn ‘water for tae or banauete Blends perfectty ‘wth all wines and liquors. Adds a charm of its own to a highball. Sold tn all popular sizes of | packages, ‘Still or Carbonated. sh for Booklet. “You Remember the Taste.” THE DEERFIELD WATER CO. DEERFIELD, OHIO Son (just from Yale)— President Had- ley says money should not be life's aim.” Father— Exactly! You should not aim at it; you should get it."—Baltimore American. ‘The famous Sohmer Piano has justly earned its reputation, because it is the best instrument in the world. Mother—* What are all these senseless trinkets for Pretty daughter —“ They are for the grab-bag at the church fair.” Mother—“ Mercy! There is not one thing that any human being could want.” Pretty daughier— Yes. Isn't it forwu- nate? Everybody who draws a prize| will put it back in the bag."—Vew Fork) Weekly. Braces the nerves, builds up the blood, strengthens everyway—Abbott's, the Original Angostura Bitters. Mistress—" Did you tell those ladies at the door that I was out, as I told you ?” New servant— Vis, mum.” Alistress —" Did, they pointed 2” New servant— Yis, mum. thim sed, ‘How forchunit !" Daily News. seem disap- Wan av "— Chicago The collar— Hello, old man, looking done up.” The cuff—"Yes. ve hada good many reverses lately."—ew York Fournal. VACATIONS ARE AS NECESSARY AS FOOD AND THE SELECTION OF A RESORT SHOULD BE MADE WITH CARE You're ARE POPULAR, HEALTHFUL AND REACHED BY THE NEW JERSEY CENTRAL THE MODEL ROAD Send 8c. in stamps for booklet SHORE! | AND MOUNTAINS,” an illustrated story for vacationists, to C. M. BURT, Gen. Passenger Agt.. New Vork City. NEW JERSEY’S RESORTS) lg LOOK FOR THE NAME CARL H.SCHULTZ | ARTIFICIAL VICHY CARBONIC SELTERS and CLUB SODA ‘The Standard tor 40 Years RM Nt A NY |THE “SOHMER” HEADS THI LIST OF THE HIGHEST GRADE PIANOS SOHMER PIANOS Sohmer Building, Sth Ave. cor 22d St. ony retetier See Illustrated by GUS DIRKS For Sale Everywhere 25 Cents Established 1823. WILSON | WHISKEY. That's All! WILSON DISTILLING CO, Baltimore, Md. A REAL OLD Boss. ‘Is your fathers fond of ‘ old masters’ ?"* “Well, | should say he was. He's just gone and married a widow of fifty.” a comicbooks.com