Judge, 1904-09-24 · page 13 of 16
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains mostly advertising and lighter satirical content. The small jokes at top mock old-fashioned speech ("make a piano fairly talk"), opportunistic lawyers inheriting from clients, and dubious patent medicines for alcoholism. One quip references an American author needing to go to Europe to gain reputation at home—satirizing American cultural insecurity. The cartoon "Water on the Brain" depicts rural characters amazed that a wealthy New Yorker is installing an expensive swimming pool, calling it excessive ("water on the brain" meaning crazy). This reflects early 1900s class commentary—mocking nouveau riche excess. The bulk of the page advertises *Judge* itself as an advertising medium reaching "every state," plus George Palliser's house-plan book. The left sidebar promotes *Campaign Judge* as Republican propaganda "preaching Republicanism" through cartoons for those "who cannot read."
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CANADA | relative."— Philadelphia Press. « Yes,” said the man who uses old- fashioned phrases, “my daughter can make a piano fairly tal “If that prano was talking,” answered Mr. Cumrox, “ the nature of its remarks must have been something fearful."— Washington Star. “Oh, yes; Skinner was a beneficiary under old! Roxley’s will.” “TL didn't know he was a relative of Rosley’s.” « He wasn't, hut he was attorney for a Mrs, A—“1 bought some of that mix- ture the agent said would cure my hus- band of drinking if I dropped it in his coffee,” Mrs. Z ing 2” Mrs, A—" Yes—of drinking coffee."— Bangor News. “Did it cure him of drink- Mrs, Windycity—"\ hear that Mrs, Packer is quite a collector. What is her fad 2" Mrs. Lakeside—* Husbands. set. Smart EVERY STATE There may be many people—or, in fact, in other countries, too—who have never heard of your goods. Through “Judge” columns they can be reached, and if you make a good argument they will have faith in your advertisement and like your goods. SELECT A GOOD MEDIUM AND STICK TO IT A good medium is the best and most faithful agenf you can have. It works while others sleep. ‘Aman, woman or child in a good mood is more liable to read your advertisement than those who are not. ‘The ‘ JUDGE"? puts them i a ‘good humor, and when they read your advertisement they remember it. ENOUGH SAID, “Why did he get an automobile ?" “Because the possession of one gave him a line of credit that enabled him to beat other people out of more than it cost."—Chicago Tost. WATER ON THE BRAIN. Stas Snucks—"' Here's a New York man thet’s havin’ a four-million-dollar swimmin’-pool put in his hum," Satty Snucxs—‘* Sakes alive! he must hev water on the brain.” Asked why he went to Europe every year, an American author replied, “To i Campaign get.a reputation in America !"—Adanta Campaign ER THINK ABOUT OWNING YOUR OWN HOME? Judge JF YOU are thinking about Building a House an invest- ment of $1.00 now will save you hundreds of dollars in building a house, by getting the latest and most practical For $1 25 ideas of the noted and capable architect, Mr. George Palliser. o ® oe We therefore desire to call your special attention to our new book just issued and containing over It preaches Republicanism as no other reriodical does, through forceful and mely cartoons, so that even those who ‘annot read may understand. One Hundred Up-to-date House Plans The title of this book is GEORGE PALLISER’S MODERN BUILDINGS A new up-to-date book, containing over one hundred plans. all new (1902), of houses ranging in cost from $500 to $20,000; also plans of Public Library Buildings, Summer Hotels, Stables, Public Halls, etc., etc. ine: : This book is a collection of practical designs showing examples of houses recently built, and invaluable to everyone thinking of build- ing, by reason of their having been, with very few exceptions, planned in the ordinary course of a busy architect's practice during the last few years, and built in various parts of the country within the prices given. Full description accompanies each plate, giving sizes, height of stories, how built and finished, and improvements contained, thus giving information of very great value to everyone contemplating building, as the plans and designs embody the best thought and most careful study of those erecting them, giving real results as to cost and a guide that is safe to follow. These designs and plans have, there- fore, a value that can be fully appreciated for their practical utility and stand alone as real examples of how some people’s homes are planned and what they cost. ‘ To those wanting homes or selling home sites, members of building associations, land companies, real estate men, those having land to improve, carpenters and builders, and everyone interested or who ever hopes to own’a home, these designs are invaluable and will prove of New York| very great value to them. It contains 115 large pages, size 11x14 inches. Price, bound in heavy paper cover, sent by mail, postpaid, $1.00. Bound in cloth, $2.00, Sent by mail. postpaid, to any address on receipt of price. Address all orders with remittances to JUDGE COMPARY, 225 FOURTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. Remit by money order or check—don’t send currency. Wis the laughter-producing Sriend of everybody, and has dispelled more gloom than has any other publication. If you are in favor of Republican su- premacy, see that the CAMPAIGN JUDGE is circulated wherever there are doubtful voters. Send $1.25 for the best three months of the campaign. Judge Company 225 Fourth Avenue comicbooks.com