Judge, 1903-12-12 · page 12 of 16
Judge — December 12, 1903 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Judge magazine, with one small cartoon joke embedded among product advertisements. ## The Cartoon The single cartoon titled "A Stage Joke" depicts two theatrical performers discussing a conflict. One asks if the other is having "a terrible row with the soubrette" (a minor female theatrical role). The response—that they "made up last night before going on the stage"—plays on the double meaning: the characters reconciled their personal dispute specifically to maintain professional performance. The humor relies on the contrast between backstage drama and the requirement to present a unified front onstage. ## Context This reflects early 20th-century theatrical culture where personal conflicts among cast members were common but had to be set aside for performances. The joke assumes reader familiarity with theater world dynamics. ## Advertisements The page is dominated by ads for alcoholic beverages (whiskey, bitters, cocktails) and consumer goods (pianos, cigarettes, soda water)—typical Judge content from the pre-Prohibition era. These ads indicate the magazine's affluent readership.
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