Judge, 1905-09-09 · page 12 of 16
Judge — September 9, 1905 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains primarily **advertising and short humorous anecdotes** rather than editorial cartoons. The main satirical content is "The Last Straw," a joke about the 1905 Russo-Japanese peace negotiations. ## "The Last Straw" The cartoon references **Komura and Witte**, the Japanese and Russian diplomats negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War. The satire mocks the conference's failure by suggesting Japan's final demand—that Russia pay their hotel bill—was so absurd it collapsed negotiations. This plays on contemporary frustration that despite Japan's military victory, the actual peace treaty (Portsmouth Treaty) yielded limited territorial gains, making the war's costs seem disproportionate. The joke's "psychological moment" and dramatic tension parody diplomatic language while deflating serious peace talks into petty bickering over lodging expenses. ## Remaining Content The page features numerous brief humorous anecdotes ("Back-Yard Aristocracy," "Auricular Proof," etc.) and extensive period advertisements for whiskey, champagne, pianos, and patent medicines—typical Judge magazine filler content.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
‘THE LAST STRAW. ‘The psychological moment had come. Komura arose. “Gentlemen,” he began, “Japan will press no claim for an indemnity.” iL ON A great sigh of relief vibrated through 4 the listening group. “Provided,” the wily Asiatic diplomat went on— All ears became alert. The situation grew intense, « Provided,” came the solemn words, “that Russia agrees to settle our hotel bill.” With a low groan Witte sank back into his chair. The conference had failed.—Mew York Toa Sun. It’s the proper thing to take Abbott's Angos- tura Bitters with a glass of sherry or soda be- fore meals; gives you an appetite. At all un drugelst BACK-YARD ARISTOCRACY. Whi “ What did you want to make your nest IS. ¢ under that bunch of thorn bushes for? growled the old rooster. «Is that one of your fads and fancies ?” * Perhaps,” clucked the old hen, survey- was conspicuously honored at ing with pride her fifteen eggs, “ You the Louis Exposition by the can’t deny that this is a pretty smart set, award of the anyhow."—Chtcago Tribune. Every Piano bought of Sohmer & Co. will be AURICULAR PROOF. “No,” said the higher critic, “I can't in the bible accept the truth of everythin, Now, there's that story of Baalam, 1 believe that an ass could speak, do which was the highest. award don (this being higher than the gold you medal prizes), because of "its * How can I doubt it now with the evi- superior quality, purity, flavor, dence before me 2” replied the plain Chris- as compared with all other brands tian.— Catholic Standard. : 2 NOTHING BUT BiG GAME. exhibited. — ‘A COLLECTION OF IDIOTS, Tourist—"* Is there any big game down your way ?”* ‘ enn “1 want to ask for the hand of your| ComBoY—"" You bet there is, stranger. Dollar ante and faro to the limit of your pile. WALLANAHAN & SON, Luthwore, St & [daughter in marriage,” said the young man. You're an idiot !” said the irate father. “| know it. But I didn’t suppose you'd INSULTED, POINTS. WHY DID SHE CRY? abject tovanather. oné; in! the: fem + Now, here,” said the glove salesman,| Most of us have promises to thend. “Why, Bessie, your eyes look as if] Yonkers Statesman, “sis something very tasty in suedes.” When scales get out of ordet they are you'd been cry * Aa don’t want um,” declared the lady |in a bad way. eee I have been, mother.” M E 5 indignantly. ‘Aa bin from Norway, Aa| Money may buy popularity, but the “Where have you been, dear? Toa N E N Ss bin."—Louisville Courier- Fournal. market fluctuates. funeral ? Pa | BORATED TALOUM —— ‘The man who stands on his dignity is ” toa wedding."— Yonkers States- CHOICE OF A PROFESSION. generally stilted. Caller—* And what will you be when| Some people go through life as though it were a game of solitaire. yOu grow UEP soksthen nobody will] "A dierscred ver will keep GFE men £ : awake at night than the pangs of con- . a t vi ii "—New The Prettiest Auto Picture Out Hit Tateepel, oe" dare, waken me in the morning.” —New i ence,—Philadelphia Record. |Chateg and Seabere, andi sitedsr of SERMAND MENTEN CO. Rewari) .2, : The Truth TheWorlds Best Experts LAUGH THREE MONTHS FOR A QUARTER. Can be told about Pronounce It TheBest. ton to the monthly Magasiae 9 Buns” Replete wi ‘ short, humorous stories, funn; tures, clever jokes. fafsderear ents. ent Res traacy Great man, the distracted housewife, and the merry Western children. Its bubbling good nature isa boon toall ages. ‘Address Judg Fe aig ag beat Champagne the Standard of tmertean Wace Prete Cutt send you all newspaper clippings which may appear about you. your frends, ‘or any subject on which you want to be “up to date.”> This be soubing 66 ery newspaper and periodical of importance in the United States and Braye arched. "Fern 3-0 fot ences inka proce too notices. Henny Rommice, 33 Union Square, N. Ye itis PareGrape seme Ry, ‘ juice, fermented and AMERICANS TO BE PROUD OF. fag Rec esd Send 75 cents for our collection of eight Pomening, the ous *JILTED® beautiful” pictures (from 11 1-2x17 to pak dian dd 19 1-4x24 1-4 in size) for patriotic Amer- #1 cosdd be happy wih ether, icans. The series includes two repro- ha ener ey ‘Were ‘tother dear charmer away.” ductions in colors from paintings of Pres- j ident Roosevelt and our martyred Presi- beds atetl in Randiowe picture, {| dent McKinley, with halftones of Com. Piaied | modore Schley, taken on the deck of his ced paper, suitable for framing, size 10 7-8 ; S158 wcurcly pocked. tany addres || battle-ship ; Rear-admiral Sampson, typi- in the United States upon reecipt of price, | |cal naval scenes, etc. The collection is ae unsurpassed in interest and value. No 4 4 PLEASANT VALLEY TWENTY-FIVE. CENTS handsomer pictures could be had to||}) Sweet WINE CO. frame for office, work-room or library. 3 “ Addr Judge Company, 225 Fouth || Don't miss the opportunity. Address Sole Makers, Rhelas, N.Y. Avenue, New Judge Company, 225 Fourth Avenue, OM CLinceeryehore New York. comicbooks.com