Judge, 1904-04-02 · page 13 of 16
Judge — April 2, 1904 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements** interspersed with light humor and poetry, typical of early 20th-century magazines. The main content includes: - **"The Bridge"** and **"The Abhorred Circus"** — brief comedic anecdotes about everyday situations (a man seeking a wife too large for servant's quarters; a boy dragged to the circus by various reluctant relatives) - **"The Poet and the Plow"** — sentimental verse from a farmer's perspective, contrasting romantic Maytime with harsh labor The advertisements dominate: **Hunter Baltimore Rye** whiskey, **Gold Seal Champagne**, **Boston Garter** (hosiery with "Cushion Button Clasp"), **Old Crow Rye**, **Stuyler's Candies**, and **The Equitable Life Assurance Society** (promoting gold bonds). The humor is gentle domestic comedy—no clear political satire. The page reflects early 1900s consumer culture and genteel entertainment rather than sharp social criticism.
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