Judge, 1905-10-07 · page 14 of 16
Judge — October 7, 1905 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and short humor pieces** rather than political satire. The main cartoon, titled "A Backslider," depicts two well-dressed men discussing how Professor Deermincer has abandoned golf for business—presented as a moral failing. The satire targets the era's tension between leisure (golf, associated with wealth and status) and commercialism, suggesting that prioritizing business over gentlemanly pursuits represents a regrettable social backslide. The remaining content consists of brief jokes ("His Hope," "An Exception," "The Main Question") playing on wordplay and domestic humor, plus substantial advertising: Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, George Palliser's architectural house-plan books, a paper warehouse, and subscriptions to *Magazine of Fun* and *Judge* itself. The page reflects early 1900s concerns about American values—the conflict between old-money leisure culture and rising commercial ambition—but the satire is gentle and the page is dominated by commercial messaging.
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Blue Ribbon The Beer of Quality Mr. Lee—“* Indeed it is neglecting golf to attend to business."* A BACKSLIDER. Proresson Deerrnincer Is the besetting sin of the age.* “Commercialism Why, Cholly Lofter Laugh and Keep Young Send twenty-five cents for u three months’ trial subscription to the Magazine of Fun ang titfy-6re poses of ise ore clever, bert amor a that wit Wear repeating at hut se fer tnd {oll of pictures: Tt f unsqoe—s Dra, witty. entertaining monthly vie it sale [aia feats Cann Wise Today.” Address Jodge Company, ots Fours Avenue, New saa tes, Ss fae aa es os i like any food. HIS HOPE. “When you sold me this watch,” said the customer, * you said it would’ work like a charm. «Yes, sir,” replied the jeweler. “ Well, suppose you sell me the charm now. Perhaps that will work like a watch."—Philadelphia Pres. HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PAPER WAREHOUSE Soh 2h tg a ewer Sereee Branch Wareb AN EXCEPTION. “The skies have a good deal to do with,a man's moods.” in” my sky tend to make “T hadn't noticed “Doesn't a gl you feel gloomy ?” but a blue sky doesn’t make me feel blue."— Cleveland Plain Dealer. bot i ‘THE MAIN QUESTION, “I know, old chappie,” said Dobbs, “she has her faults, and a temper and all that; but I—I love her, and can't live without he “Just so,” calmly replied his friend; “but the question isn’t that. Can you live with her? That's it, old fellow— can you live with her ?"— Exchange. F YOU are thinking about Building a House an in- vestment of $1.00 now will save you hundreds of dollars in building a house, by get- ting the latest and most prac- tical ideas of the noted and capable architect, Mr. George Palliser. We therefore de- sire to call your special at- tention to our new book just issued and containing over ONE HUNDRED UP-TO-DATE HOUSE PLANS THE TITLE OF THIS BOOK I8 GEORGE PALLISER’S MODERN BUILDINGS Anew op-to-date book, containing eve omg pans, all new (1902), of houses eto fastens lao plans of Pubs Linrary Baldings, Semmes Hotels, Seen, examples of houses recent}y built, and in- with very ons, the last few years, and in cost Halls, c is book is a collection of practical designs showing valuable to everyone thinking of building, by reason of their having been, ' practice during esr erchbec cin ng sizes, height of stories, how built and finished, and of ‘of very great value to sveryonyceasomplacng bal noly tne bet thooght and most carta Of those erecting them, {piving real results as to cost and a gukde that is safe to follow. designs and plans haves there: fers vale tnt nb aly apes Cr rata wily and wed ne Fala examples of how some people's homes are planned and what To those wanting homes or selling home-sites, members of building sssociations, land companves, real-estate men, those having land to improve, carpenters and interested oF who ever hopes to own a home, these deagna are, invaluable and wil them "Te contains 15 large pases sins tnx rqlochen | Prce, bound in beavy paper cover, sent by L $1.00. in clad ‘set by malt poutpen, to any’abdres ‘oe . ail orders with remittances to JUDGE COMPANY, 225 Fourth Avenue, New Remit by money order or check —don’t send cus Picture Department, Judge Company, 225 Fourth Ave., New York. 2 We will send prepaid to any address in the United States, upon receipt of Two Dollars, the followin beautiful copyrighted pictures : ‘Three delicately tinted reproductions of Stanlaws's beautiful water- left-hand corner. suitable for illuminating or as gift cards, printed on heavy board, 7 1-2 x. If colored by hand, they will make beautiful gifts, comicbooks.com