Judge, 1904-11-12 · page 14 of 16
Judge — November 12, 1904 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains primarily **short humor pieces and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The **Keeley Institute advertisement** (top left) promotes a "scientific remedy" for "Liquor and Drug Using," reflecting early 20th-century attitudes toward addiction treatment—presenting it as a medical condition amenable to cure. The **humorous anecdotes** scattered throughout are genteel domestic jokes typical of the era: wordplay about singers, horseback riding, banquet toasts, and romantic misadventures. One joke references **Kuropatkin**, a Russian general from the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), whose military defeats made him a topical figure for humor. The **Zim's Quarterly advertisement** promotes a book of cartoons and humor drawings. The **Great Western Champagne ad** emphasizes purity and "scientific" production—marketing luxury goods to aspirational middle-class readers. The page reflects *Judge*'s format as a humor and satire magazine mixing light domestic comedy with contemporary references and upscale product advertising targeting educated, affluent readers.
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it Ccae Gran iiapae sien. Sos for Liquor and : Drug Using A scientific remedy which has been skilfully and successfully administered by medical specialists for the past 25 years. At the following Keeley Institutes: Puubore, Pe 42d Pith Ave, baa 19 Locust St. “She claims she is a fine singer. Do you think she ought to see a vocal teacher 2” «A claim adjuster."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Old gentleman—* Since your uncle lett you that legacy, Mrs. Casey, you must find your path in life much smoothe Mrs. Casey— Shure, Oi dunno, sor. Oi foind the more ye hov to ate, the more dishes there is to wash."—Brooklyn Life. “What do statistics show on this sub- ject ?" asked the campaign manager. “ That is for you to say, sir,” answered the trained mathematic “What do you want them to show ?"— Washington Star, Fuddy—* Oh, yes ; horseback exercise may be all right for you, but isn’t it rather hard on the horse ?” Duddy—"{ don't see why it should be. You know I rest the horse right along ; I'm up in the air half the time."—Zosfon Transcript. « Father,” said the small boy, * why do they call a’ speech made at a banquet a toast 2” * My son,” was the answer, ably because they are so dry ington Star. it is prob- Wash- McFlub—* He pressed his suit, donned it; called on his girl, pressed his suit, won and married her; and now he has applied for a divorce.” Sleeth— And the lawyers are pressing his suit now, ch ?"—Pittsburg Post. ZIM’S QUARTERLY ‘al DRAWINGS ALL BY “ZIM” A BOOK FULL OF LAUGHS. & The most unique collection of FUN, WIT and HUMOR offered the public in recent years & “Mamma, is Kuropatkin an angel ?” asked a Platte City little girl, Wednesday, according to the Argus. “No, child ; why do you ask?” queried the mother. “ Because this paper says Kuropatkin’s right wing is demolished. Is Kuropatkin a bird, then 2” asked the child.—Kansas City Star. Stranger (at the door)—""I am trying to find a lady whose married name I have forgotten, but I know she lives in this neighborhood. She is a woman easily described, and perhaps you know her—a singularly beautiful creature, with pink- and-white complexion, sea-shell ears, lovely eyes and hair such as a goddess might env Servant Really, sir, don't know "— Voice (from head of stairs)—* Jane, tell the gentleman I'll be down in a min- ute."—London Tit-Bits, . “ Look here!” exclaimed the irate house- holder. Don't you know gas comes out of the furnace you sold me ?* “Well, what do you expect to come out of a cheap furnace?” demanded the stove-dealer— electric lights ?"— Chicago News. Nell—"Oh, my! 1 don't like the shape of my new fall: gown at all. I wish I knew how to improve it!" Belle— Why not let some other girl wear it, dear?"—Philadelphia Public Ledger. Edith—» When 1 accepted Jack he said he was in the seventh heaven !” Ethel—" Quite likely ; he's been en- gaged to six other girls this season !” —Fester The Truth Can be told about Great Western Champagne the Standard of ‘American Wines ‘There is nothing to conceal ints produc: tion. Tels Pure Grape Jaice, fermented and aged to exact perfec- on for bealthfalness, possessing. the boo: Ruet and favor that Scnnolsseure desire. “Of the six Amert- PLEASANT VALLEY WINE CO., Sole Makers, Rhelms, N.Y. 1S KNOWN and WORK Every Palr Warranted ERE The Meme is REFUSE ALL SUBSTITUTES, Bjenks—" They say it isn't easy to keep a girl in your kitchen nowadays, but I've had the same cook for twenty years.” Bjones—" Thatis a great record. How did you manage it 2” Bjenks—« V married her."—Somerville Journal, Hostess—" You appear to be in deep thought, Tommy.” Tommy—*Yesim. Mamma told me if you asked me to have some cake | was to say something, an’ I've been here so long now I forget what it was."— Vew Yorker. “Contentment is better than riches,” said the philosopher. “Yes,” answered Mr. Dustin Stax, complacently. “But I don’t see any ob- jection to having both."— Wasi ‘Star, Friend— Hello, old man! how are you? I hear you've written the very latest novel of the day.” Author—Well, 1 had at twelve o'clock: but it’s ‘three o'clock now."— Pittsburg Post. McFlub—" Now, what sort of a chap is this fellow? I want to know all about inks— Well, he wears a celluloid collar and his MeFlub— Hold on! That's enough.” —Houston Chronicle, Adam—" They tell me we shall have to move out of the garden.” Eve—" And haven't a thing to wear. It’s always just the way."—Boston Tran- script. HANKS « JUDGE” NOW READY AT ALL NEWS-STANDS 25 Cents Postpaid Order It To-Day JUDGE COMPANY 225 FOURTH AVENUE, - - - ~Dated November 26the Advertising forms close November 15th, sharp ADVERTISE IN IT NEW YORK comicbooks.com