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Judge — January 30, 1904 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and humor snippets** rather than political cartoons. The content reflects early 20th-century American consumer culture and social attitudes. **Key Elements:** **Advertisements:** Hunter Baltimore Rye whiskey, Wilson Whiskey, Coolene (perspiration remedy), and George Palliser's house-plan book dominate the layout. **Humor Sketches:** Short, domestic jokes satirizing: - Gender roles (wives helping husbands with needlework) - Working-class aspirations (a young artist who can't sell paintings) - Marriage and economy (a woman saving her wedding dress for a "possible second marriage") - Class pretension (Balboa capitalizing on discovery rather than appreciating it) **Social References:** The jokes reflect period anxieties about marriage, economic hardship, and social mobility. The humor is gentle, relying on stereotypes about women's domesticity and men's incompetence rather than sharp political critique. **Context:** This represents *Judge*'s typical mix of advertising revenue and light satirical content aimed at middle-class readers.
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No let down in the uniform standard of highest quality of Baltimore Rye No variance in its ge, Purity, Flavor. With one and all it leaves no fault Beimore RYE SE Wa Lananand Son BartiMoRe For the physical needs of women it is a pure tonic. sans cafen and by Jodbere (N° SON, Baltimore, Md FOR 3 Covlene, PERSPIRATION If you are troubled with perspiration of the arm-pits, neck, forehead, hands or feet, send for free sample and booklet. (COOLENE CO., 165 Griswold Street, Detroit, Mich. “T really don't see how the bachelors get along without a loving helpmate,” gan Mrs. Benedick. “Yes, a woman can help a man in so many ways,” replied her friend. “Exactly. Now there's my Henry ; whenever he sits down to mend a tear in his coat or sew on a button he always has to get me to thread his needle for him."— Philadelphia Public Ledger. Mrs. Goodun—« Now, after that nice hot coffee, perhaps you'll be able to split some kindling.” Woodent Thinkofit— Sorry, mum, but I forgot to tell yer I'm a coffee fiend, and yer well-meant kindness has broke me nerves all up so’s I must have perfect rest."—Chicayo News. A crowning achievement of American indus- try. Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne. It is famous for exquisite bouquet. Cholly—Cawn't imagine what's the mattah with Gussie. There seems to be something preying on his mind.” Miss Sharpe—* Oh! whatever it is, let it alone. It will probably die of starva- tion."—Philadelphia Public Ledger. Uncle Silas—" So ye've been studyin’ art, hey? Well, hev ye learnt the busi- ness 2" Nephew—« Not quite, uncle. Uhaven't learned how to sell the blooming pictures yet."—Chicago News. Sohmer & Co. find it almost impossible to keep pace with the inpouring torrent of orders. The fame of the Sohmer Piano is now world- wide, and the demand for the instrument is almost universal. Balboa had just set eyes on the Pacific. « What a grand expanse of water !" ex- claimed his followers. « Superb !" replied the enthusiastic dis- coverer. “Just think of the possibilities it affords for capitalization !” Bemoaning his lack of financial ability, he was doomed to die before the days of the South-sea bubble.—Aew York Times. Inactive liver, depressed spirits—make both right with Abbott's—The Original Angostura Bitters. The genuine Abbott's will revolution- ize the system. Husband—* You are not economical.” Wife—* Well, ifyou don’t call a woman economical who saves her wedding-dress for a possible second marriage, I'd like to know what you think economy is like !"— Glasgow Evening Times. : Ruyter—“V'm writing a sequel to my book, + How to Live on Five Hundred a Year. Scribbler—“ What do you call the sequel ?” Ruyter—""* How to Get the Five Hun- dred.’"— Indianapolis Fournal. IF GENUINE Always the Same! WILSON WHISKEY. That’s All! THE WILSON DISTILLING CO, Baltimore, Md. The WHITE ROCK high ball has a smack of its own The WHITE ROCK high bgll has a smack of tts own “Were your remarks extemporane- ous 2” said the constituent. « They was worse,” answered the local statesman. “They was almost profane.” —Washington Star. FLORIDA. ‘Two Weeks? Tour via Pennsylvania Railroad, The first Pennsylvania Railroad tour of the sesce 1p acksonville, allowing two weeks in Florida, wil leave New York, Philadelohia, Baltimore, and Washingtce by special train on February 2d. Excursion tickets, including railway transpor Pullman accommodations (one berth), and. t» route in both directions while traveling ont train, will be sold at the followin New Vert, $50.00; Trenton, $49.00; Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Haltimore, and Washington, $42.00; Pittsburg, $3500 and at proportionate rates from other points. For tickets, itineraries. and other inlormation, apply toticket agents, or to George W. Boyd, General Passes | ger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. Hicks — So you're going to celebrate your wooden wedding, are you 2” First Scot—“ What sort 0° meenister | Wicks—« Yes.” hae ye gotten, Geordie 2” Hicks—« Well, 1 guess I'll celebrate Second Scot— We seldom get a glint| my wouldn't wedding. It was just five o' him ; six days o' th’ week he’s envees'ble | years ago that that girl from Chicago said and on the seventh he’s incomprehens'ble.” | she wouldn't marry me.” — Somerville —Tit-bits, |(Mass.) Journal. There’s Money in Ideas! If you have ideas which can be used for advertising matter, such as show cards, booklets, cutouts, etc. send them in, if it is good. Cash paid for all ideas accepted. All rejected matter will be returned. LOOK FOR THE NAME A \ ‘ CARL H. SCHULTZ AAAS AT NY Tel. 2439 Madinon ders, A rough sketch or any other suggestion can be used, ROBERT LEITER, “Judge” Office, 225 Fourth Avenue, New York. A new up-to-date book, containing over one hundred OUT OWNING YOUR OWN HOME? F YOU are thinking about Building a House an invest- ment of $1.00 now will save you hundreds of dollars in building a house, by getting the latest and most practical ideas of the noted and capable architect, Mr. George Palliser. We therefore desire to call your special attention to our. new book just issued and containing over One Hundred Up-to-date House Plans The title of this book is GEORGE PALLISER’S MODERN BUILDINGS ans, all new (1902), of houses ranging in cost from $500 to $20,000; also plans of Public Library Buildings, Summer Hotels, Stables, Public Halls, etc., etc. This book is a collection of practical designs showing examples of houses recently built, and invaluable to everyone thinking of build- ing, by reason of their having been, with very few exceptions, planned in the ordinary course of a busy architect's practice during the last few years, and built in various parts of the country within the prices given. Full description accompanies each plate, giving sizes, height of stories, how built and finished, and improvements contained, thus giving information of very great value to everyone contemplating building, as the plans and designs embody the best thought and_ most careful study of those erecting them, giving real results as to cost and a guide that is safe to follow. These designs and plans have, there fore, a value that can be fully appreciated for their practical utility and stand alone as real examples of how some people's homes are planed and what they cost. To those wanting homes or selling home sites, members of building associations, land companies, real estate men, those having land to improve, carpenters and builders, and everyone interested or who ever hopes to own’a home, these designs are invaluable and will prove of very great value to them. It contains 115 large pages, size 11x14 inches. Price, bound in heavy paper cover, sent by mail, postpaid, $1.00, Bound in clot! 2.00, Sent by mail, postpaid, to any address on receipt of price. Address all orders with remittances to JUDGE COMPARY, 225 FOURTH AVERUE, NEW YORK. Remit by money order or check—don't send currency. comicbooks.com