Judge, 1903-11-07 · page 3 of 16
Judge — November 7, 1903 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains literary content and humor cartoons rather than political satire. **"The Poet's Wife"** is a poem about a Boston woman cultured in literature who nonetheless enjoys practical pleasures like fresh fish and lobster. The humor juxtaposes her intellectual interests (Schopenhauer, Kant) with her enthusiasm for cooking—a common satirical theme about educated women's dual nature. The cartoon "In Bohemia" jokes about an artist (Hals van Dauber) so absorbed in painting he neglected his town's appearance. The remaining cartoons about boat races and "Skipper Jackson" appear to be nautical humor without clear political reference. The "Amateur Photographer's Journal" entry concerns Arizona exposure times. The overall tone is genteel humor rather than sharp political commentary.
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THE POET'S WIFE. Y WIFE boasts not that culture bright ‘The Boston dame possesses ; Her knowledge of things recondite Is just the vaguest guesses. Yet she is such a household queen T love to pen the sonnet That wins the long, elusive green To purchase her a bonnet. Her chowder—well, 'tis simply great. You almost hear the clam ask To linger longer in the plate ‘That decorates the damask. The fish she brings with eyes agleam, She knows my favorite jelly ; And when the lobster comes I dream Soft dreams of Crabbe and Shelley. With thoughts of Schopenhaur and — It was my lot in bygone days Kant To banquet with Duke Hum- My wife is never taken ; phrey 5 But, then, she’s never hesitant But now I'm writing verse that pays, In roasting Lamb or Bacon. And laugh at all such trump'ry. She needs no modern kitchen-book For times were out of joint, I vow, For each divine creation, Ere Hymen's rosy fetters Because she saw Rose Terry Cooke— ‘Transformed me into what I'm now— ‘And hence her inspiration. A gentleman of letters. RUGENE GEARY, FROM AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER'S JOURNAL. ** Conditions in Arizona are especially favorable for snap-shots. Shortest possible exposure is desirable." HE DENOUNCED IT. +4] IS requested,” said Parson Blackberry while informing his flock of future services to be held ; “Lis fuddehmo’ requested to denounce de ingagement ob Miss Lily Petunia Robison an’ istah Jeems Amalgamated Tompson. De noose Il be tied in dis hyer buildin’ nex’ Friday eben- in’, weddah puhmittin’, It wah de intentions at de fust staht-off ter hab er ‘possum weddin'-din- nah in conclusion ter de suspicious affaih, but de despective bridegroom hab concluded dat, owin’ ter de solemnitous nature ob de ‘casion, hit'll be bes’ fo' me ter denounce dat dere will be no sup- pah ner dinnah, as fust ‘spected. I's shuah de con’gation jines me in ‘stendin’ precipitations ter dis lovin’ couple an’ wishin’ dem many happy re- tubns ob de day.” ONE DRAWBACK. seVES, it’s a very ingenious flying-machine, It combines the minimum of weight with the “ps. maximum of power—in fact, there's only one i BOHRMLA thing the matter with it. “* Has van Dauber finished that painting of a ten-dollar bill ?"* ss What's th i “No. The poor fellow couldn't resist the temptation of painting the town with his model.”* “It can't fly. THEY HELPED IT. Snarrer Jackson—"' We'll shuahly lose de race, ‘cause de uddah boat car- Snapper Jackson—"' Ah, now we'll win in a walk, an’ dar will be no ries mo’ sail. Would yo' ladies mind puttin’ on yo'r hats?" second,” comicbooks.com