Judge, 1904-12-03 · page 11 of 16
Judge — December 3, 1904 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising with interspersed short humor pieces** rather than political cartoons. The content includes: **Main Features:** - Multiple joke exchanges on various topics (begging, publishing, presidential politics, law testimony) - A Williams' Shaving Soap advertisement featuring a photograph of "A Philippine Soldier," promoting the product as suitable for tropical climates - Ads for Evans Ale, Sohmer Pianos, Optimo Cigars, and Brotherhood Champagne **Social Context:** The Philippine Soldier reference reflects American imperialist interests following the Spanish-American War (1898) and subsequent Philippine-American War. Marketing to soldiers in colonial settings was contemporary advertising strategy. **Humor Style:** The jokes use dialect humor (Irish and working-class characters), legal/marital satire, and publishing industry mockery—typical Judge magazine fare. No specific political figures appear identifiable in these particular pieces. The page demonstrates how advertising and entertainment mixed in early 20th-century American magazines.
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Old tady—" Why do you, go around THE BOOK BUSINESS. “Oh !" sneered the se important law-| Dick—Do you know that you begging instead of working ?” The publishers consulted yer who was cross-examining, you think] taller in the morning than you are Tramp—*"T'll tell youse de truth, ma- The author of renown. you know it all, don’t you 2” night 2" ‘am. 1 begs ter git money fer whiskey.” The offer which resulted « Notquite,” replied the witness. “For! — Séick— Well, | know that Lam ‘shi Old tady—" But why do you drink| (The man was quite insulted) instance, | don’t know how you manage er’ at night."—Detroit Free Press. whiskey ?” Was fifty thousand down. to secure an occasional client."—Chicago Tramp— So's ter git up me courage News. rales s : ter go ‘round an’ beg, ma’am."—Chicago| They came to terms at double. — Have you done anything to ins Daily News. The papers got the news “ They say the president is very friendly | Public confidence in you ? l — And blew a mighty bubble toward Senator Crane. “ My dear sir,” answered Senator S| Bitters that benefit mind and body—Abbott’s| (Who paid them for their trouble ?) “So I've heard.” ghum, “I don't seck to inspire co: Angostura build up wasted tissue, brighten up | Of comments and reviews, “T s'pose he'd like him better if his|dence. I am lucky if I can avoid in the mental, and make new men and women. . . name had been Stork."—Cleveland Plain | ing suspicion."— Washington Star. | With eagerness they printed pete aaa eee . Each rumor piping hot. . = A Philadelphia banker began six months | The critics gravely hinted cps es tscett _| Patrick—« Shure, Bridget, an’ did ago the custom of giving his wife a book] (in ¢olors deltly tinted) De Style—« That artist is quite clever | know that they aire votin’ wid. machi | full of blankcheeks which he had properly ‘Some details of tke plot he has had some of his pictures on the | poy, p+ signed. salut Oho wares twartallcw ESYou are welcome to use these as you| Now came the readers rushing, Gunbusta— Interborough or Manhat-| yprideet—" Oh. warra t warta | war | ce fit,” he said, * but I want you to write All eager for the chance ?"—New York Sun, eiae Terie dl wed arena | see fit,” he said, y All eager r : any way ?"— Philadelphia Telegraph. | on the stubs just what each check went] O’erloud with praises gushing y 8 | for. ‘Then at the end of six months I'll] (Strange that no one was blushing) You look bared somewhat”” look over the stubs.” They ordered in advance. «Not at all. T was merely think- ‘The other day the six months came to] yn hag ' an end and the husband began his in-| And then the famous writer, spection. With calm and placid look; i "You say here,” he said, “that cheque} And debts and spirits lighter | OU’D know a Kipli two-hundred and'seventy-two, for twenty-| (Thanks to each ready biter) ; = story without his s } five dollars, went for church expense: Sat down to write his book. Little grains of powder, Nature. CLUB COCKTAI What church expenses were these The Reader. Little gobs of paint, are in the same class. Th} “A new bonnet,” the woman replied. Make a girl's complexion qualities are always recogniz| Philadelphia Press. Pincher—*\ believe in that old saying Look like what it ain't. by the particular man. about taking care of the pennies, You —Minneapolis Fournal. Manhattan, Martini, Vd — know it, don't you 2” — mouth, Whiskey, Holland G Your daughter's music is improving,” | Spenders— Oh, yes. ‘Take care of] Worry seems to be so popular that erie pene said the professor, * but when she runs] the pennies and the dollars will take care] when one shouts for joy he's in some|\ . EIN & BRO., propre the scales I have to watch her pretty |of your heirs.'"—Philadelphia Press. | Janger of disturbing the peace. —cldlanta WARTFORO NEW YORK.” LONOO! closely.” Constitution, WILLIAMS "3:4" son ritch. + He made his money in the grocery| “It used to please me,” said Olden, business."—Philadelphia Public Ledger. |""to have the barber ask me if | wanted a shave when 1 was a youngster.” — “Yes?” «What d'ye want?” asked the coach-| «Yes; and now he sometimes flatters man at the kitchen door. me_ by asking if I want a hair-cut."— “De boss o' de house sent me ‘round | Philadelphia Public Ledger. here,” replied the tramp, *an’ said you was ter gimme anytiing I needed.” oo, “All roight. Come out to the stable! City niece an’ Oi'll turn the hose on yer."—Phila-| that, Uncle Josh | . delphia Public Ledger. Uncle Fosh—« That is a leghorn. City niece—" How stupid of me! Of| course I ought to have noticed the horns PURITY on his legs."— Chicago News. ts the distinguishing characteristic of * What kind of a chicken is “L suppose,” said the plain person, 3 “you are often deceived by apparently ra deserving objects of charity whom you quietly help.” a “Yes, indeed," replied the great phi lanthropist; ust like throwing money away, The very people you think will adv uu Most never say a word ahout it."— Catholic Standard and Times. “ Charley, dear,” said young Mrs. : kins after her husband had been playing a social game, “why are you so often| Used by United States Public Meath and Marine) without money’? lospital Service for years. Contract just renewed. | «Jr j vay [was rai Criee aa Ataloudeane wean tats sate semis| "1 8 due to the way I was raised. ‘ou mean reared, don’t you ? gentle te ene Manfactare snd pale in | ot neve noone “No; I mean raised."—IWashington Star, A PHILIPPINE SOLDIER THE “SOHMER” HEADS THE LIST OF THE HIGHEST GRADE PIANOS SOHMER PIANOS Sohmer Building, Only mleroom Sth Ave, cor 22d St. York. BROTHERHOOD CHAMPAGNE The Wine Says The Rest Portland, Oregon—In Four Days: from New York or Boston—By New York Centr write: Camp Vicars, Minponora, P. | Williams’ Shaving Soap is a boon to the soldiers in this country, and the only'soap which will pleasantly fulfill all the requirements of a “ White Man,” and stand the test of this climate. We have tried other shaving soaps, but find that they invariably sweat out and become unfit for use. WM. M. OPDYCKE, 234 U. S. Infantry. In the arctic regions, or in the tropics, the creamy, healing lather of Williams’ Shaving Soap is safe, healthful, satisfying. A boon to mankind. Williams! Shaving Sticks, Shaving Tablets, Toilet Waters, Talcum Powder, etc., sold everywhere. Write for Free Booklet, How to Shave.” THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn, U. 8. A.