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This page from *Judge* magazine consists primarily of **short humorous anecdotes and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The jokes rely on early 20th-century domestic humor: - A woman's inability to keep household staff ("keep a cook") - Gender dynamics in marriage (men advising women against ambition) - Mild observations about weather and pessimism **Notable content**: A testimonial for Grape-Nuts cereal frames food as medical cure—reflecting the era's obsession with patent remedies and dietary solutions for vague ailments like "nervous prostration." **The humor style** assumes a middle-class, domestic audience amused by: - Marital banter - Class-conscious servants/labor complaints - Mild skepticism toward pretension **No overtly political satire is visible.** The ads (Sohmer Pianos, Prudential Insurance, Parker Tar Soap) suggest this targets prosperous urban readers concerned with refinement and respectability. The page is essentially a **period snapshot of middlebrow entertainment and consumer culture**, not commentary on major political events.

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Edna— And after our marriage I am going | to keep a cook.” He —‘You are too reckless, my Belle— going to try to keep a cook."—Chicago Yes. You should say you are News. “The lady is from Chicago ?” Yes.” “Long ?" Cleveland Plain Dealer, “No; often,” Ask for Abbott's Angostura Bitters when you go to druggist or grocer for a reliable tonic in the spring. Abbott's, the best for all seasons. He—| dreamed of you last night. Do you ever dream of me?” She (suppressing a yawn)—« No ; but I'd like to, very much."—Detroit Frez Press. “ Doctor,” queried the inquisitive per- son, “do you believe that the cigarette habit causes weak minds ?" “Not necessarily,” replied the «As arule it merely indicates them Chicago Daily News. "Yes, that is a statue of Virgil. was a great Roman poet.” “Was that the reason he couldn't af ford to wear pants ?" asked little Waldo. —Chicago Record-Herald, He Systematic Shampooing with Packers Tar Soap Pure as the Pines means healthy hair and scalp and prevents premature baldness ‘The Packer Mfg. Coy New Vork. “Well, its either muddy or dusty all ." growled the pessimist. pointed out the optimist, « what a blessing it is that it is never both mud- y and dusty at once !"—Detroit Free YOU WON'T CARE FOR ORDINARY CHAMPAGNE AFTER YOU TRY ONE BOTTLE OF A necessity for right +shaving— Williams’ ing Soap. ‘Williams’ Shaving Sticks and Tablets sold every where, Free trial sample for a-cent stamp to pay postage. Write for booklet, ‘+How to Shave." ‘The J. B. Williams Co., Glastonbury, Conn. Shay- "| Commercial Tribune. “| host of ails that come trom improper food Foolishest thing I ever see, ‘At home or anywhere— A ruster standin’ on one laig When he hez got a pair. —New York Sun. ‘The Sohmer Piano is an instrument that is an ornament to any parlor. Jokn—" Goodness! 1 can't tell; it| locked more like a basket phaeton full of flowers than anything else."—Cincinnati Trotter—1 suppose you heard [ mar- ried a western girl while I was away. understand you married, too.” | Peckham— No, thank heaven ; omy one."—Philadelphia Press. WRONG TRACK. HAD TO SWITCH. Even the most careful person is apt to get on the wrong track regarding food sometimes and has to switch over. When the right food is selected the and drink disappear, even Where the trouble has been of lifelong standing. « From a child I was never strong and had a capricious appetite, and I” was allowed to eat whatever I fancied—rich cake, highly seasoned food, hot biscuit, etc., So it was not surprising that my di- gestion was soon out of order, and at the age of twenty-three I was on the verge of nervous prostration. I had no appetite, and as I had been losing strength (because I didn’t get nourishment in my daily food to repair the wear and tear on body and brain) I had no reserve force to fall back on, lost flesh rapidly, and no medicine helped me. “Then it was a wise physician ordered Grape-Nuts and cream, and saw to it that I gave this food (new to me) a proper trial, and it showed he knew what he was about because I got better by bounds from the very first. That was in the sum- mer, and by winter I was in better health than ever before in my ‘life, had gained in flesh and weight, and felt like a new person altogether in mind as well as hody, all due to nourishing and completely di- gestible food, Grape-Nuts. “ This happened three years ago, and never since then have I had any but per- fect health, for I stick to my Grape-Nuts food and cream, and still think it deli- cious, 1 eat it every day. I never tire of this food, and can enjoy a saucer of| Grape-Nuts and cream when nothing else satisfies my appetite ; and it is surprising how sustained and strong a small saucer- ful will make one feel for hours.” Namie given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. True food that carries one along, and “there's a reason.” Grape-Nuts ten days proves big things. Get the little book, * The Road to Well- ville,” in each package. THE “SOHMER” HEADS THE LIST OF THE HIGHEST GRADE PIANOS SOHMER PIANOS Sohmer Building, rele rene New Sth Ave. cor 22d Bt. I Maria—" What did Martha's new hat You will get more prompt attention and better service bby mentioning JuDcE when answering advertisements First-Class Hotels and Clubs, on Wheels—traiee'cr:** GOIN’ BAREFOOT. It's more fun goin’ barefoot than anythin’ I know. There ain't a single nother thing that helps yer feelin’s so, Some days I stay in muvver's room, a- gettin’ in her way ; An’ when I've bothered her so much, she sez, “Oh, run an’ play !" «Kin I'go barefoot 2” fy’ choose.” Nen I alwuz wanter holler when I'm pull- ing off my shoes ? "En she says, An’ if yer goin’ barefoot yer want t' go outdoors. Y' can't stretch out and dig your heels in stupid hardwood floors Like you kin dig ‘em in th’ dirt! An‘ where the long grass grows, Th’ blades feel kinder tickley and cool be- tween yer toes. So when I'm pullin’ off my shoes I'm mighty ‘fraid I'll cough— ‘Cause then [ know ma‘d stop me ‘fore | got my stockin’s off! Ify’ often go ‘round barefoot there's lots 0’ things to know— Of how to curl yer feet on stones so they won't hurt y" so— An‘ when the grass is tickley an’ pricks y' ata touch, Jes’ plank yer feet down solid an’ it don’t hurt half so much, I lose my hat mos’ every day, I wisht I did my shoes— Er else I wisht I was so poor I hadn't none to lose ! —Health Culture, “ Anybody kin give advice,” said Uncle Eben, “ but it takes a right smaht man to ick out de right kind an’ take it.” Washington Star, Proud mother—* You will be five years old to-morrow, Willie, and I want to give you a real birthday treat. Tell me what you would like better than anything else.” Willie (after thinking earnestly for five minutes)—" Bring mea whole box of chocolate creams, mother, and ask Tom- my Smith to come in and watch me eat them."—Chicago Journal. There is that about GOOD Ale which makes life natural and human. The virtues of Evans Ale are so numerous that it has come to be known as the “Ale-cure” for tired heads and hands. A refreshing summer beverage. They said he owed nothing when he died. A little inquiry showed he had not provided for his chief creditors—his fam- ily. This debt is best discharged through a life-insurance policy in the PENN MUTUAL LIFE, 921-3-5 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. You will get more prompt attention and better service by mentioning Juoce when answering advertisements. The 5-Year Di vidend Policy The Prudential THE PRUDENTI HAS THE STRENGTH _ GIBRALTAR Isa Practical Form of Life Insurance Combining Investment AL. OF and Protection The Policy Contains the Following Features: ‘The PREMIUM ts LOW. PRD gers Tt ft ,tbe end of each Peri fod, Feaneing ‘oF increasing LIBPRAL LOANS fare made on the Polley after § Tar @ vars of Endownit er 8 years "oe surrendered ‘Seeciata EXE VALUE Seale ae Naa & Rolley le NON-FORFEITABLE. after rat ts not Up in toroe fore ime peeled is Paley? © The Provides fora, Live. INCOME io seoedetary, the Te ‘Endowment, to 1. No Restriction as to Residence, Travel or Occa- ‘pation. TWERE 13, x0 perreR ‘sow OFFEMED TO THE PUBLIC. = CONTRACT For further particulars, Address Dept. N The Prudential Insurance Company JOHN F. DRYDEN Presid of America HOME OFFICE Newark, 1» N. J VIAIT THE PRUDENTIAL EXHIBIT, PALACE OF EDUCATION, WORLDS FAIR, BT. LOUIS. The New York Central. comicbooks.com