Judge, 1904-12-24 · page 13 of 16
Judge — December 24, 1904 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Judge magazine, interspersed with short joke items typical of the era. The page contains **multiple advertisements** for products including Club Cocktails, Glenn's Sulphur Soap, the Keeley Cure (for alcohol and drug addiction), and Old Overholt Whiskey—notably ironic given the Keeley Institute ad promoting treatment for "liquor and drug using." The **cartoon illustrations** are brief comic strips featuring: - A tailor-customer exchange about payment - A soldier/hobo joke about military discharge - Dialogue between a wealthy "plutocrat" and a "proletarian" discussing whether riches bring happiness (reflecting class commentary typical of Judge's satirical stance) - A married couple's comedic exchange about Philippine War casualties versus automobile deaths The humor relies on wordplay, visual gags, and social observations common to early-1900s American satire. The **Zim book advertisement** promotes a guide to cartooning technique, reflecting Judge's focus on comic art. The page reflects **pre-WWI American concerns**: the Philippine-American War, emerging automobile culture, class tensions, and widespread alcohol/substance use.
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OU know the kind of concoction that masquerades as cocktail in London and Paris bars. Well, Se UB COCKTAILS are as su- ior to made-in-a-hurry kind as the latter are to the foreign attempts —cnd that’s saying a lot. Accept no substitute if you want the best. CLUB COCKTAILS is the original panied brand. Just strain through ice and serve. Seven kinds—Manhattan, Martini, Ver- mouth, Whiskey, Holland Gin, Tom Gin and York. (, F. HEUBLEIN & BRO., Sole Proprietors New York Can't yer do a little somethi i soldier 2” whined Tired Tiffins. “Well, I don’t know,” replied the portly “If you can show your discharge I may do something for you.” I hain’t been discharged yet, boss,” ed the hobo. “It's a soldier of for- Lam."—Pittsburg Post. fer an| “T'm glad you like your suit,” said the tailor. “Yes; it's a fine piece of work,” said Slopay, much pleased. “It's certainly a credit to you.” “H'm! I—er—hope you won't forget that it's a debit to you."—Philadelphia Press. Lighter hearts and stronger bodies follow the use of Abbott's Angostura Bitters. At grocers’ and druggists’. Upgardson—« What on earth used you up like that, old fellow? Been kicked by amtle, or run over by an automobile ?” Atom—" The one kicked me in the way of the other."— Chicago Tribune. “Riches, my friend,” said the pluto- do not bring happiness.” Maybe not,” said the proletarian, « but it must be a heap of satisfaction to have alot of money and be able to talk like that to a chap that hasn't any."—Chicago Tribune. Eczema Ordinary ‘ medicated" soaps are noth ing but soap and have no medicinal eficct. Glenn's Sulphur Soap disin- fects, heals eruptions, eczema and cures itching. Use'it daily in toilet and bath. You can be Cured with Glenn’s Sulphur Soap stg; Reake at drag stores, or malled for se. by CRITTESTOS C0, 115 Patton St. Sew York, fair and Whisker Dye, Black or Hrown, oct, ae THAT” ABOUT crise aS 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: “THIS AND THAT” About Caricature & by Zim Is the title of a Book now being published which will give the young student of Comic Art much desired information. IT CONTAINS 90 PAGES of advice humorously illustrated with One Hun- dred and Twenty-Five Sketches. Bound in White Cloth with Red Morocco Trimmings and Gilt, Pocket Size; Very Handsome; $1.50 ZIM, JUDGE CO., PARKER BLDG., NEW YORK ++-Place Your Orders For First Edition... There is a way to stop the shedding of American blood."* * Check the war in the Philippines ?” He—"No; check the speed of our automobiles.”* ais ae rPyc4pz BOTTLED IN BOND WHISKEY MUST BE AT LEAST FOUR YEARS OLD EVERY BOTTLE CONTAINS FULL MEASURE CHICAGO’S THEATER TRAIN-II. 30 P.M.-NEW YORK CENTRAL. comicbooks.com