Judge, 1905-05-20 · page 4 of 16
Judge — May 20, 1905 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several unrelated humor pieces typical of Judge's format: **"Freckles"** discusses beauty remedies for removing freckles—a vanity concern of the era. The accompanying illustration shows a woman with freckles, reflecting period beauty standards. **"Judge's Favorites"** appears to be a brief poem or joke (text partially unclear in OCR). **"The Standard-Oil Lamp"** is a satirical piece about Standard Oil, likely mocking the monopoly's dominance. The reference to Socrates suggests ironic commentary on a powerful institution. **"Where Was Noah's Father-in-Law?"** is a riddle or joke with no clear political meaning. **"Why He Didn't" and "Always Room at the Top"** are cartoon panels depicting social humor unrelated to politics—appearing to be domestic or class-based comedic observations. The page mixes genuine consumer advice with light satire, typical of Judge's entertainment-focused approach.
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FRECKLES. “THIS is the time of year when the an- hoy tgs little polkardot reseoes begin Fyiris’ noses and simple catly desired, ‘There are ask, set with benzoin tinct be tied over the nose on going to bed. But ben 2oin is astringent and may wrinkle the ; es to find one’s king in the morning, sll rkled up like a piece of tinfoil, Am is, rose-water and rectified spirits are also recommended, but amber tends to make one sneeze, and pe have been known to sneeze their hi oll or swallow their removable teeth during a sneezing-tit, or expel them seross the room and smash the mirror. SOCIETY NOTE. “thr. Tatterson Parkes is in the country cotter is the one freckle-eradicator, Find taking things easy." The old remedies are safest. Stump wold hollow stump that has a nice pool Of reddish water in the top and Live the Gee in itat dawn and at sunset, : freckle sill first take on a surprised look, then 1 send of the summer totally pale away and leave the nose a beautitul soft pink EXPLAINED, COYYIIY ida’ Gotros tiny that lovely country place his wife liked so imuch out on the Cr nt Subbuls road 2 Shis own road. He is president of it, and he would: have We like to hear the merry ring. That ushers Sergeant brie in— i In fact, we like most any pla; on it Blanche King has much to do in. THE STANDARD.OIL LAMP. Se OW, there it iy gun! exclaimed the man whe keeps track of things. Jniversity of Chic Limp of knew! edge on its official seal, same as other € Mt heeause every body “id say it was the Standard-oil kunp. Suppose next they'll have to throw out the busts of Soerates and Shakespeare because they are hald-headed a WHERE WAS NOAH'S FATHER-IN-LAW? frm. L. irs. Noah — V suppose you are going. to have two of each kind oes tte ALWAYS ROOM AT THE TOP. ¢ that fellow from the bottom of your : and Dam terribly puzzled to know what P shall yet te mateh up with your mother.” om at the top, you know."* E DIDIN'T comicbooks.com