Judge, 1904-10-29 · page 19 of 20
Judge — October 29, 1904 — page 19: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains primarily **advertisements and humorous verses**, not political cartoons. The main content is a satirical poem ("Ballad of Red Socks") mocking the fashion trend of King Edward VII wearing red socks—depicted as an absurd fad sweeping Europe. The joke relies on treating trivial royal fashion choices as momentous cultural events worthy of serious poetic treatment. The page includes several period advertisements (Williams' Shaving Soap, a marriage advice book, diamond credit, whiskey) and two brief ethnic humor pieces: one featuring a Black barber's malapropism, another depicting Irish-American political naiveté. These reflect early 1900s *Judge* magazine conventions, not serious satire. The Edward VII reference dates this to his reign (1901-1910). The humor is lightweight society gossip elevated through mock-heroic verse—characteristic of *Judge*'s approach to fashionable absurdities.
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BALLADE OF RED SOCKS. [London Truth says the gilded youth of the continent ’ ar ay I N Hessel tet sat see bone ie ting af Deciead G wears these colors at Martenbad.] All Europe now is getting gay, And every dude and rakish blade Is burgeoning in brave array ; For red is now the only shade, The reddest red that will not fade. A red that gives the optics knocks, They wear it and are unafraid— The king of England wears red socks. King Edward's neckties, too, they say, Of crimson tints of silk are made. Around his neck the colors play A riot-breeding cavalcade ; The gorgeous-tinted cannonade Gives all who view it mighty shocks, Yet all join in the masqu The king of England wears red socks. Ms sceer siete aut O, dudes, O, sapheads, don’t delay— ts such that tt would pay Y The fashion you dare not evade ! sAyone to male Christmas Go, on your feet and neck display erections oow The gaudy colors of the jade, The hues that like a bonfire laid On royal ankles—blow your rocks a ‘That you in hues of fire may wade—| ffl The Loftis’ System The king of England wears red socks. ‘ine ene cuccedstul exuieres L'ENVOL HY? Because it 1s Quick, - ENVOI. Easy and Confidential. Vermilion, oh, you saucy maid, The distant bayer simply To you the world of fashion flocks ; | [J before, he couia hua’ The royal mandate is obeyed— The king of England wears red socks. —Chicago Chronicle. | The customer—" What fo' yo! got dat KLONDYKE GOLD rubbah-plant in de show-windah 2” . The barber —“ Dat am to infolm de is not more highly prized than Williams’ Shaving public dat we gibs massage treatment.” Philadelphia Telegraph. Soap. Caup Skacway, ALasKa. Hadelphia Telegraph I have used Williams’ Shaving Soap with the greatest satisfaction and pleasure for years. Since coming to Alaska I have found it espe cially valuable, as it leaves the skin in the pink of condition to face the cutting winds ‘of this climate. Were it impossible to secure Williams’ Shaving Soap, I would go without shaving. ARTHUR D. Curtis. F roan Ton, ‘any deal mil 50d each. ¥.W.HOSS & CO.Atlanta, Summer or winter, in every climate, Williams’ Shaving Soap keeps the face in the “pink of con- Two Irishmen were standing in front of para aaa the criminal court building the other day, dition. ‘The only soap fit for the face.” discussing politics. Williams! Shaving Sticks, Shaving Tablets, Toilet Waters, “ Who are yez goin’ ter vote fer, this in Me ae pabeas se seas eer res fall ?* asked one of them. Write for Free Booklet, * How to Shave, « Fer Theodore Roosevelt.” THE J. 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