Judge, 1904-03-26 · page 13 of 16
Judge — March 26, 1904 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising and humor page** from Judge magazine, not a political cartoon page. The content includes: **Humorous Short Jokes:** - A doctor's quip about diagnosing insanity: a patient is "sane" because he wouldn't discuss matters with the president—likely satirizing President Theodore Roosevelt's prominence in public discourse - Occultist jokes about poor timekeeping and debt - Puns about hotel names ("swell joint") and employment **Classical Reference Humor:** A brief piece mocks Leonidas at Thermopylae, lamenting they're the "three hundred" instead of the "four hundred"—satirizing wealthy New York "four hundred" (the social elite) by pretending military honor depends on exclusive social status. **Advertisements:** Hunter Baltimore Rye whiskey, Abbott's Angostura Bitters, Cook's Champagne, Williams' Shaving Soap, and Leslie's Weekly dominate the page. **The Bottom Cartoon:** Shows a bookstore exchange where an assistant tells a customer the encyclopedia is "something you can't ketch"—a mild wordplay joke. The page reflects early 20th-century advertising and light humor rather than substantive satire.
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The Whiskey That Made The High Ball Famous Hunter Fine, Baltimore Rich Rye Flavor Bartimore Rvt ornto or WHLANAHAN & SON BALTIMORE a1] fret class cates and by Jobbe NAMAN 2 SO, Baltimore, ME” “How did you decide so quickly that the prisoner was not insane?” asked the judge, a little curiously, of one of the ex- amining physicians, “Oh, that was easy,” was the reply. “We asked him if there was anything he wanted to talk over with the president, and he replied in the negative."+Syra: use Herald, Leonidas was holding the pass. “If we were only the ‘four hundred’ instead of the ¢ three hundred,’” he wailed, “they could never break through.” Angered at his lack of foresight, the hero of Thermopylz fought to the bitter end.—New York Sun. Gaston—“ We occultists, you know, have no idea of time. To us there is no such thing.” Alphonse (aside)—* That explains why he hasn't paid me the ten he’s owed for wo years. Probably thinks he borrowed it about fifteen minutes ago !"—Detroit Free Press. Abbott's Angostura Bitters has the call wher- ever an effective tonic for a run-down system is needed; builds up flesh and nerve tissue. Druggists. Though love may make the world go round For Romeo's dear fair one, It sometimes lacks ability To make the meal a square one. New York Sun, The Barry EASTER CARDS SOMETHING Dil PRANK BARRY, HERKIMER, N. Y. Bill—" He wanted a name for his new hotel.” ‘Fill—“ Were there any suggested ?” Bill Yes ; a fellow suggested calling it the Rheumatic Gout, because it was a swell joint."— Yonkers Statesman, « For a long while he was working hard to get a good job.” “Yes ; but he’s taking a well-deserved rest now.” “Gave up in despair, eh 2” “No; he’s got the job."—Philadelphia Press. RECOMMENDED BY PHYSICIANS AND CONNOISSEURS COOK'S Impenet (IAMPAUNE SERVED EVERYWHERE Leslie’s Weekly Oldest and yet youngest illustrated paper in America Every part of the paper of human interest Jasper’s hints to money-makers alone are worth. ten times. the sub- scription price $4 per Year $1 for 3 Months [a LESLIE’S 225 FOURTH AVENUE WEEKLY NEW YORK WILLIAMS *8ax''° KLONDYKE GOLD is not more highly prized than Williams’ Shaving Soap. I have used Wi CAMP SkAGWay, ALASKA. jams’ Shaving Soap with the greatest satisfaction and pleasure for Since coming to Alaska I have found it espe- cially valuable, as it leaves the skin in the pink of condition to face the cutting winds of this climate. Were it impossible to secure Williams’ Shaving Soap, I would go without shaving. ARTHUR D. Curtis. Summer or winter, in every climate, Williams’ Shaving Soa keeps the face in the “pink of con- dition.” he only soap fit for the face.” Williams’ Shaving Sticks, Shaving Tablets, Toilet Waters, ‘Talcum Powder, ete., sold everywhere Write for Free Booklet, * How to Shave.” THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn., U.S. A. NOT INFECTIOUS. Customer (who has ordered a book)—'' Have you got the encyclopaxdia ?”” New assistant—"‘ Oh, no, sir! It's something you can’t ketch.” comicbooks.com