Judge, 1904-08-27 · page 4 of 16
Judge — August 27, 1904 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several disconnected satirical pieces rather than a unified political cartoon. **"The Blacksmith's Opinion"** appears to be light verse about a craftsman's frustrations with impossible commissions, ending with a reference to "Judge Parker's door"—likely a contemporary legal figure. **"Judge's Favorites"** features Lillian Gish (identified in caption), a famous silent film actress, with humorous poetry about her stage presence and dramatic qualities. **"Why She Wept"** presents a brief anecdote about Cleopatra, treating ancient history comedically. **"A Little Dangerous"** is a doctor-patient joke about acquiring a liquor habit through medical prescription—likely referencing Prohibition-era concerns about alcohol as medicine. The illustrations are charming period sketches. The page prioritizes humor and entertainment over sharp political commentary.
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‘THE BLACKSMITH’S OPINION. "VE made shoes for the winners, And for the also-rans ; I've fashioned them by instinct, I've fashioned them from plans. I've made all sorts and sizes— The little and the The oblong and the oval, But now I scratch my wig. For I'll confess I'll never Construct the magic shoc ‘That sometime in the autumn Will never, never do To nail for luck and fortune Amid the campaign roar And wind-bag pyrotechnics Above Judge Parker's door. 'S TRUTH. observes the sage, “is what we make it.” Having rolled this thought around in his head for a few moments, he nods wisely and supplements it with, And so is our autobiography.” HER DEFINITION. Teacher—* Write a sentence containing * the bitter end.’ " Polly (reading from her slate)—" A big dog chased my kitty, and as she went under SUnceeteaveenee. the porch *he bit her end. LILLIAN COLLINS, ‘‘ ROGERS BROTHERS IN PARIS." Why —_ Does the play-goer sigh With a rapture that is sky- High When you on the scenelet fly? ‘Tis because you quick untie His knots of care with your sly Glances, artistic, shy, That make him wildly ery, * Life is one great, grand pie!" Oh, siren spry! That's why. x epeasesyog I ( Roy i d WHY SHE WEPT. CLEOPATRA dissolved the pearl. “Did you ever see a costlier banquet?” she asked. “Yes,” answered Antony scornfully. “1 once tipped the waiter.” Seeing her pains had gone for naught, the lily of the Nile wept bitterly. N ENTHUSIASTIC exchange says that the Demo- crats will fight from the drop of the hat, It might have added, to the drop of the hat, which, freely ren- dered, may be taken to mean to the drop of the hat SARCASM. , : je face is me fortune. See?" which they will drop on the result of the election. “Well, why don’t yer increase yer fortune by gittin’ de mumps?" A LITTLE DANGEROUS. Tue ranient—'‘ Isn't yachting dangerous?" Tue poctor—" Well, yes. A chap ’s liable to acquire the liquor habit."" comicbooks.com