Judge, 1904-11-19 · page 12 of 16
Judge — November 19, 1904 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising and humor compilation page** rather than a unified political cartoon. The page contains: **Main Content:** - A satirical cartoon titled "A Gold-Mine" depicting a man proposing to a woman named Dolly, with a friend warning him not to be extravagant because he's already written "nearly fifty dollars' worth of poetry" about her—mocking the notion that romantic gestures are expensive investments. **Multiple Brief Jokes** scattered throughout on topics like: - A wife who scares away burglars by wearing her husband's shoes (satirizing marital dynamics) - Wordplay about "puffing" versus "blowing" someone up - A homely maid asking a doctor how to become beautiful (he suggests inheriting wealth) **Advertisements:** The page is dominated by ads for Hunter Whiskey, Leslie's Weekly magazine, and The Christmas Judge publication. The humor reflects early 20th-century sensibilities around marriage, class anxiety, and domestic life, with gentle satirical jabs rather than sharp political commentary.
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