Judge, 1904-04-23 · page 12 of 16
Judge — April 23, 1904 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge magazine contains mostly **advertisements and humorous short jokes** rather than political satire. The main content includes: - **"Dobbin's Despair,"** a poem from a horse's perspective lamenting obsolescence as automobiles replace horse-drawn carriages. The humor satirizes the rapid technological shift of the early 1900s. - Several brief **workplace and domestic jokes** (a couple rehearsing a play, a stenographer misreading the Declaration of Independence, a man registering at a hotel). - A **Friday wedding superstition joke** from Punch magazine. The page is dominated by **product advertisements**: Bond & Lillard whiskey, Old Overholt Rye (marketed as "Bottled in Bond" under government supervision), Wilson Whiskey, and an ad for Leslie's Weekly magazine. The cartoon illustration shows a domestic scene with two figures in conversation, accompanying the Friday wedding joke. There are no identifiable political figures or specific contemporary political references visible on this page.
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40 Sizes, 106. to 0c. each BOND & LILLARD WHISKEY IS THE BEST FREE TO BARBERS (Especially to hotel shops and those with much sient trade. agers) of firs Vor They were rehearsing their parts in an amateur drama, “Oh, | beg your par- don,” said Herbert, looking at the book again, “ [kissed you at the wrong place Isn't that too bad !” exclaimed Am “ Now we'll have to do it all over again —Chicago Tribune. Tom—"V'm glad I'm not the czar’s) Look what a job he has to keep the Japanese cannon-balls combed out of the czar's fur overcoats.” — Cincinnati Tribune. DOBBIN’S DESPAIR. Ihave no differential clutch And no pneumatic tire ; I guess I don’t amount to much, For none come to admire My form or speed—I have no cam; And, to my deep remorse, I must confess I only am A one-horse-power horse ! They used to stroke my sorrel side And tell how I could go; To-day they speak in tones of pride Of some bright red tonneau. But, though my sorrow is so great And anger is so keen, I'm glad to have a chance to state Fdon't eat gasolene. I don't know how to carburet, Nor how to radiate When I wished to get up and get I simply struck my gait. “Tis true, in casting out the beam For fairness I should try— But ‘lectric, gasolene or steam, ‘The “ mote” is in my eye ! T have no wondrous steering gear— But still they rush to see A thing that has, I'm pained to hear, A horseless pe’ . ‘They used to pet me all the time, But now they only shrug Their shoulders and pass by, for I'm A poor old sparkless plug ! —Chicago Tribune. Jefferson had just fired the stenog- rapher. «Thad to,” he said sadly ; e what she made of the declaration of inde- pendence : “+We hold these tooths to the shelf of a dentist—the tall mena ted quail." Sighing h he finished the rest with his fist—Vew Vork Sun, City niece—* You must be cold, uncle, after your long ride from the railway sta- tion. Come over here to the register.” Uncle Fed—“Gee! Do I have to register ? “I thought I was to come here Chicago Tribune. 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 subscription price $4 per Year Sr for 3 Months WEEKLY WILSON WHISKEY THAT’S ALL! * Do you think it 's unlucky to be married on a Friday, Sir John?” Sin Jon (confirmed backelor)—"" Certainly. But why make Friday an exception?” —Punch. ESTABLISHED 1810 OLD OVERHOLT RYE NATURAL WHISKEY “Bottled in Bond” Direct from the Barrel under U. S. Government Supervision and Regulations The whiskey must be at least four years old. Each cork is sealed with U. S. Stamp stating age and quantity in each bottle. Every bottle contains full measure. Demand—OLD OVERHOLT RYE —Ask for “Bottled in Bond” comicbooks.com