Judge, 1904-09-24 · page 15 of 16
Judge — September 24, 1904 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from *Judge* magazine (October 15th issue), containing multiple commercial ads and light humor pieces typical of early 20th-century American publications. The central cartoon depicts two cyclists examining a steep hill—a simple visual gag about exercise masquerading as laziness ("Call that exercise?" / "No, I call it sitting in a draught!"). Other humor includes domestic scenes: a father ordering his son to bed while the boy claims children have organized labor strikes for later bedtimes and more candy; a banker offering a well-dressed woman protection for her withdrawn money, learning she looks wealthier than she is. The advertisements promote **consumer goods** (Williams' Shaving Soap, Mennen's Powder, Brotherhood Champagne, Trimble Whiskey) and **publishing services** (*Judge* itself, which emphasizes 30,000 copies sold four years prior). A Gutenberg printing-press anecdote jokes that mass media enabled gossiping about obscure people like "Bud Turnipseed of Painted Post." The page reflects **turn-of-century middle-class consumer culture** and light domestic humor—nothing overtly political or satirical.
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SURBRUG’S e ‘The mud that will be in the streets | And all the crops and things washed MIXTURE. “No one who smokes the Arcadia would ever attempt to describe its delights, for his pipe would be certain to go Lady Nicotine. out.” My A comfortable faceis worth many times the price of Williams’ Shav- ing Soap. Williams’ Shaving Sticks and Tablets sold every where. The J.B, Williams Co, , Glastonbury,Cona, BROT The Wine Says The Rest “ Appearances are deceitful,” is an old ying, which was illustrated by an old laily in one of our banks a few days ago. She drew out a sum very near the one- thousand-dollar mark, The banker kindly asked her if she did not wish an escort to her destination in order to insure pro- tection for the large amount. Look calmly at the banker, she replied, “ Why, nobody would think I had more than a dollar and a quarter !"—Rumferd Falls Times. IF YOU HAVEN'T TRIED IT, A RARE TREAT IS IN STORE FOR YOU COOKS S/w#eS CHAMPAGNE SERVED EVERYWHERE Mrs. Hystyle— Poor Percy had a sad experience on his last trip to Philadel- phia !”* Vir. Hystyle—" Accident ?" Urs. Hystyle—Yes; he lost his Lon- ‘on and Paris labels off his grip."—Paila- ‘elphia Bulletin. : HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PAPER WAREHOUSE Non 22, 34, and 96 Isleecker Street ranch Warehouse, 30 Iieekiman Stree ALL KINDS OF PAPER MADE TO ORDER ROMEIKE’S [rp Cate Serae et clivpngs which may appear abcut You, your iene of you all pe any subject oa winch you want 10 be “up to dat Every newspaper and periodical of importance in the 'erms, $5.00 for United States and Europe is searched. T notices. Hawny Romeixe, 33 Union qi THE PESSIMIST. The rain is coming down in sheets ; It makes me sad to think about out. THE optimist. This rain will wash the dirt away And leave the pavements nice and clean ; I needn't use the hose to-day To keep the front yard looking green. —Chicago Record-Herald. Father—*Come, Tommy, it’s time for bed.” Tommy—* Not much, it ain't” Father—" What's that? Come in here this instant Tommy —* Not on your life! _Us boys have organized, an’ we're strikin’ fur twelve hours’ play an’ more candy Philadelphia Press. Mother— | your slumber. Johnny—* Well, then, why won't you let‘pa sleep in church 2” York Sun. ; angels guard SOUR GRAPES. Call that exercise?” “*No. First scorcner — Second SCORCHER: “To “Care to our me ISK Gree sure offin adds a e C1 n Label. AT ALL VIRST-CLASS DEALERS. J call it sitting in a draught!" —Punch, PUBLISHED OCTOBER 15TH Four years ago $30,000 extra copies were sold Advertise in It JUDGE CO. + snd Liquor tfablt caredin 10 20 da No foured: Dept. 13, Lebanon, Ohic. wwA Great Advertising Proposition... THE CAMPAIGN JUDGE 225 FOURTH AVE. NEW YORK Gutenberg had invented the printing- press. “You can now read,” he explained, “that Mr. Bud Turnipseed of Painted Post is visiting his cousin, Mr. Sy Corn- cob of Squash hollow. Perceiving the merit of the process, the people eagerly welcomed the innova Vew York Sun. We are calling the BEST 25c. COFFEE Good Maasted COVPEER, 118, ‘2080 Th For fall particulars and prompt WR. COOK, care ot THE GREAT ANE 81 & BB Vesey Btreet, I. 0. Hox 249, ‘You will get more prompt attention and better service by mentioning JUDGE when answering advertisements. Fun tor the [Millions JUDGE'S LIBRARY MAGAZINE Ten Cents a Copy SIS HOPKINS’ OWN BOOK Ten Ceats a Copy JUDGE'S QUARTERLY ‘Twenty-five Cents a Copy JOEL JARVIS'S JAY JOKES ‘Ten Cents a Copy Any of the above by mail from the publishers oa, receipt of price Address SUDGE, New York comicbooks.com