Judge, 1905-03-18 · page 7 of 16
Judge — March 18, 1905 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three separate satirical pieces typical of late 19th/early 20th-century humor: **"An Old Salt's Observations"**: A crusty sailor character observes human nature—particularly that success doesn't guarantee morality, and women's unpredictability. One anecdote describes a woman (Miss Jones) who testified against a man (Hi Wilson) sending him to prison for ten years, then later marrying him. The satire mocks the illogic of romantic attachment. **"Creditors"**: A brief joke about a man with a large following among writers—implying he's a debtor constantly pursued by creditors seeking payment. **"Crafty Woman"**: A housewife deliberately breaks her mantel clock so her husband John will attempt repair, destroying it beyond fixing—forcing him to buy the new one she wants. The satire targets domestic manipulation and gender dynamics in marriage. **"At the Mission Sunday-School"**: A teacher asks a child about Solomon; the child confuses him with a cigar brand "Sully smokes," satirizing consumer advertising's pervasive influence even on religious education. All reflect period attitudes toward gender relations, commercialism, and social behavior.
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