Judge, 1904-08-27 · page 13 of 16
Judge — August 27, 1904 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**Cartoons and Content:** The page contains several short humorous pieces typical of early 1900s satirical magazines. The main cartoon (bottom left, "Mystery") jokes about a honeymooning couple in a dirigible—the humor relies on the era's new fascination with aviation. **Notable Item—"The Asiatic Crisis" advertisement:** This is not a cartoon but an editorial-advertisement discussing the Russo-Japanese War. It features Michael Davitt (identified as a former Member of Parliament who investigated the Kishineff atrocities) arguing that studying Ridpath's History is essential for understanding the current war and Asia's geopolitical future. The piece appears designed to sell history books by emphasizing their contemporary relevance. **Historical Context:** The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) was major international news. The reference to Kishineff atrocities (1903 massacre of Jews in Bessarabia) suggests concern about broader Russian aggression. The page reflects period anxieties about global conflict and colonial power struggles. The smaller comic pieces are gentle, domestic humor—a style dominating Judge's lighter content from this era.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
‘WELL. He held her little hand in his, They stood thus for a spell, And then she shyly looked at him And said the one word, « Well ?” Nay, let us draw the curtain now, Why spy upon them there ? She spoke the word, and it was well For that enchanted pair. —Chicago Record-Herald. HOTEL LENOX Boylston and Exeter Streets BOSTON This beautiful hotel, situated in Boston's most exclusive resi- dential section, is an exception- ally desirable summer home. The rooms are large, cool, and finely furnished. Only two minutes’ walk from Back Bay stations. Near the Art Mu- seum, Trinity Church, and Boston Public Library. Elec- trics to every part of the city pass the door. New correspondent (at the front)— « These Japs must be deaf and dumb; 1 |can't get a word out of them. Do they | talk with their fingers ?” Old correspondent—* Talk fingers! They don’t talk at all Free Press. grouchy Let the sunshine in ; When your face gits feelin’ hard Crack it with a grin. Don’t be ‘fraid o' wrinkles, Tear loose with your mirth ; An old face laughter-wrinkled Is the sweetest thing on earth. Houston Post. ‘You will get more prompt attention and better service ing. JUDGE when answering advertisements. A MYSTERY. Corinne—"' Where are they going on their honeymoon trip?" Prcae—"' They haven't the least idea. They are going to start out ina dirigible balloon.” Lawyer— You have taken your oath) Mrs. Golightly —« This is my new six- and I want you to answer each of my| ty-five-dollar bathing-dress, my dear. « | questions honestly.” What do you think of it ? Witness—" Yes, sir.” Gotightly—“ Think you got less for "| your money than any one I ever knew."— Town Topics. 3 Ido not.” Now be careful and remem- ber that you are on your oath. You ad- mit that you are a driver ; now, honestly, don’t you drive a wagon Witness—" No, sit; I drive a horse.” —Albany Evening Journal. Diggs—“ Old S) worth a million dollars | Biggs—* Made it out of whiske: ner is said to be Ss. "Yes; but he maile his money out of the water he put into the whiskey.” Bitters that bene! Angostura build u r that your new pa- the mental, and ma ) r He is so rich that I ter I placed on his --Chicago News. ys * L think," he said, © that Lam now just | 84¥e the mustard pl back a Latin name about even with the world. ven with the world —_— “Yes. I figure that Ihave now reached! Few women are as old as they look be- a point where I owe just about as many | fore they get themselves fixed up in the people as I don't owe."—Chicayo Post. — | morning.— Chicago Record-Herald. The Asiatic Crisis One of the greatest struggles in history opens with the Russo-Japanese war. may change the entire map of Asia, and perhaps Europe. other nations becoming involved? Its outcome What likelihood is there of MICHAEL DAVITT, former Member of Parliament, who investigated the Kishineff atrocities, says in the New York /eraid: the history of the Crimean War and find how long Russia land, France, Turkey and Sardinia combined, to find how ar’s Army can stand up against Japan.” Ridpath’s History of the World {Tbe only, World's History that reads like a story book, yet is recognized as a standard authority, is a necessity at all times, and doubly so now faa 9 Volumes MW tnchen Tall, 8 tnchen loches Thick, can't understand the news of the war unless you're reasonably opment of these coantrie where can you find every: ou succinctly and interestingly told as in Redpath's History of the Worl A SAVING OF FIFTY PER CENT. Jepor August 27 ‘tarrisons rover Cleveland, Dr. Cuytersishep ‘coat, and thousands more, as a standard authority and the great’ Gxt hlatorical reference work in existence, Send for the free specimen book TO-DAY tapecimen book wil Cll you al about the Matory— Sie Teac barton i pl ntereetw entertain you, WHT Wycu can secure oon of te all fy ie Shed teta at mach {eee than the eabscription price. Terrill & Baker, Rubilshers, MU East 16th Street, New Yo comicbooks.com