Judge, 1904-04-02 · page 4 of 16
Judge — April 2, 1904 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several distinct pieces of Easter-themed humor. The "Ballade of the Easter Bonnet" satirizes women's obsession with expensive, fashionable hats—a major social concern of the era. The poem repeatedly emphasizes that regardless of hat style, women "always pick the price-mark first," mocking materialism disguised as aesthetic choice. "Judge's Favorites" and "Comparison" are brief satirical verses about women's vanity and charm. "A Sad Awakening" jokes about Easter bonnets disappointing husbands with their cost. The sketch titled "Something Fierce" depicts a domestic scene where Mr. Jones reads about military conflict in the Philippines while his wife interrupts—likely satirizing how Easter celebrations distract from serious news, or marital tension over competing interests. The overall theme critiques consumer culture and women's fashion priorities.
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BALLADE OF THE EASTER BONNET. H, WOMAN! when you pick your hat, Which same you do with trembling glee, + Though it be high or low, or flat, Or round or square—or if there be No shape to it that one can see— No matter what gay blossoms burst Upon it in rich revelry, You always pick the price-mark first. It may be woven like a mat, Or show the leaves of vine and tree ; May be designed for one who's fat, Or one with skinny tenden Bright ribbons may be fla Or in a meshy veil immersed ; But this great truth is know «You always pick the price-mark f You say, Ido not care for that (The price-mark says “five forty-three"), And with the milliner you chat Until you find that you agree On something priced “ way up in G"; For milliners in tricks are versed— all your ways they hold this key : You always pick the price-mark first. L'ENVOL. Princess or maid of low degri . By this peculiar trait you're cursed : JUDGE'S FAVORITES. GRACE VAN STUDDIFORD. Your witcheries so dainty And precious and divine, Unto your rare art wedded, To make all rivals pine, To costliness you bend the knee— You always pick the price-mark first. COMPARISON. SEYJJHAT beautiful roses!" exclaims the young woman, bending over the box which the young man has brought. am glad you like them,” he observed. “The florist says they are the pick of his lot.” “Why, they are simply charming! They look almost as real as the artificial ones Madame Trimmitt put on my new bonnet.” E’er constitute the ropeless Lasso you gayly throw, And make of us forever A captive, don't you know. A SAD AWAKENING. De Style—* He said his wile’s Easter bonnet was a dream.” Gunbusta—« He did?” De Style—* Yes; but when he got the bill it opened his eyes.” SOMETHING FIERCE AN ENTHUSIASTIC SHRIEK. Oh, the ball season ‘s open, and now on the fly I observe the sphere whizzing along in the sky As | shout with the “fans "" and my thoughts caracole While I reach for the “ frankfurter* hid in a roll, It's hurrah for the “ Giants!" I shout all the time. May the pennant be theirs when the mead ’s lit with rime And the leaf o'er the bleachers goes whirling care free And the “*frankfurter's’ harp 's on the lone willow-tree! ONE OF THESE EASTER SUNDAYS. Little George (rushing in)— Oh, mother ™ His mother (from the telephone) —* Hush! Take off your hat. I'm at church, and the minister has just announced his text.” Mr. Jones (reading)—"* Another fierce ent agement in the Philippines."* Mrs. Jones —"' What ts it?” Mr. Jones—" School-teacher and army-officer.”’ comicbooks.com