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This page is primarily **advertising** mixed with brief humor items typical of Judge magazine. The main content includes: **Advertisements:** Wilson Whiskey (emphasizing 81 years of reputation), Miller Brewing Company beer, railroad travel via Union Pacific/Southern Pacific, and a book of house plans by George Palliser. **Short jokes/humor pieces:** These are brief, conversational anecdotes about everyday situations—a couple debating whether to marry and keep house, a new parent exaggerating their baby's weight, and a fortune teller's punchline about finding only "$3.40" in someone's future. **Social context:** The jokes reflect early-20th-century concerns (marriage logistics, household management, financial anxiety) with gentle, relatable humor rather than political satire. The fortunes joke contains mild class commentary—suggesting a young man without money prospects. There is **no obvious political cartoon** on this page. It represents Judge as a general humor magazine mixing satire with advertisements, rather than focused political commentary.

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UNION PACIFIC Omaha, Neb. “ What was it your husband wanted to see me about ?” inquired Mrs, Newliwed's papa. “T think he wants to borrow a couple of hundred dollars from you,” she said, “He's so anxious to get out of debt."— Philadelphia Public Ledger. * And you have finally decided the mo- mentous question ?” «Well, no—er—not exactly. We have decided to get married, but whether we'll board, keep house, or live in a flat is still in the air."—Baltimore News. Lighter hearts and stronger bodies follow the use of Abbott's Angostura Bitters. At grocers’ and druggists’. Tess—“ Mr. Gayman has proposed to so many girls I'm surprised he hasn't asked you to marry him.” ‘Fess—“ Huh! I guess he knows bet- ter.” Tess— Of course ; but none of them will have him."—Philadelphia Press. “think,” she said, “that he has de- ceived us all. I'don’t think he is anything more than a clerk.” Why 2” Because, right in the middle of a pro- posal last night, his mind wandered and he said, * You could wear a size smaller, miss, without any trouble at all." I jerked my foot back, of course, but I knew right away why it was so easy for him to get on his knees before a girl.”— Chicago Post. * You told me I could bet my last dol-) lar on that old plug that came in fourth in yesterday's race.” I believe I did, but I didn’t suppose you'd be fool enough to do it."—Chicago | Tribune. rag BREW FOR YOU N Wile /Nilwatukee Beer MILLER BREWING CO. MILWAUKEE LSA. | WILSON WHISKEY —Eighty-one years of reputation made, and still building it. THAT'S ALL! Charlie de Broke and his best girl w, dered into the tent of a sybil who pro- fessed to tell fortunes at the usual rate. The girl insisted on Charlie's fortune be- ing told first. “All right, what is my fortune ?” he asked, extending his hand. “Three dollars and forty cents!" re plied the clairvoyant, after a quick ex. amination. With a wild cry Charlie broke for the outer air, ‘The next day he received a pink note saying that the engagement was at an end.—New Orleans Times-Democrat. Press Catt ROMEIKE’S fp Cures oe clippings which may appear abot Joo, your eray ct ‘any’ subject oo which Fou, want t) be up to exe” Every newspaper and periodical of importance & be Unned Statenand Europe m searched. ‘arms $520 ton otic, Hany Rosance, 33 Union Square, 8. You will get more prompt attention and better servi by mentioning JUDGE when answering advertiseneats This book is a collect Xineton 8 planned and what they cost A new up-to-date book, containing over One hundred $20,000; also plans of Public Library Buildings, Summer Hotels, Stabl their having been, with very few exceptions, few years, and built in various parts of the country within the Full description accompanies each plate, giving sizes, IF D0 YOU EVER THINK ABOUT OWNING YOUR OWN HOME? 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 rices given. height of st all new (1902), of houses ranging in cost from $5001 ublic Halls, etc., etc. of practical designs showing examples of houses recently built, and invaluable to everyone thinking of build- planned in the ordinary course of a busy architect's practice during the last ail p ies, how built and finished, and improvements contained, thes 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. fore, a value that can be fully appreciated for their practical utility and stand alone as real examples of how some people's homes a These designs and plans have, ther 'o those wanting homes or selling home sites, members of building associations, land companies, real estate men, those having land © improve, carpenters and builders, and everyone interested or who ever hopes to own a home, these designs are invaluable and will pote very great value to them. It contains 115 large pages, size 11x14 inches. Price, bound in heavy paper cover, sent by mail, potpid $1.00. Bound in cloth. $2.00, Sent by mail. postpaid, to any address on receipt of price. Address JUDGE COMPANY, 225 FOURTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. orders with remittances to Remit by money order or check—don't send currency. comicbooks.com