Judge, 1905-12-30 · page 13 of 17
Judge — December 30, 1905 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **title/contents page** from Judge's December 28, 1905 New Year's issue, dominated by advertisements rather than editorial cartoons. The **one cartoon visible** ("Geographical") depicts two gentlemen in conversation. One remarks that his acquaintance "Plunk" reminds him of the world itself. When asked why, he explains that like Earth, Plunk "bulges at the equator and flattens at the poles"—a joke about the man's round middle and thin limbs, comparing his body shape to planetary geography. This is straightforward physical humor rather than political satire. The page also includes several brief humorous anecdotes (labeled "Short Sayings") about unrelated topics: Philadelphia street maintenance, a hobo seeking money, and a barrister's courtroom quip about honor among thieves. The bulk of the page advertises liquor brands (Old Crow Rye, I.W. Harper Rye) and insurance companies (Prudential, Penn Mutual Life), typical of Judge's commercial content. The issue contents promise photographs of the 1905 Baku riots and the coming Roosevelt-Longworth wedding.
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ASK FOR and see that you get OLD | ] CROW RYE Sold everywhere in| | botties. Never sold | in bulk. H.B.KIRK & CO., Sole Bottlers, N.Y. F GOOD INCOMES FOR AL ton GEOGRAPHICAL. Has Stood the Test of Time and won universal popu- lar approval. Oldest and most famous in the world. Best for all uses. Sold by leading dealers everywhere. GRAND PRIZE "953 St. Louis World’s Fair “I've just been talking to your friend Plunk over there. Do you — know, he always reminds me of the world?” verapt siteetion eidrese ‘Tue wrrter—"* Why the world ?” If time is money, longevity should BOGE, care of THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO. ‘Tue proressor— Bilges at the equator and flattens at the poles.”” mean wealth, One becomes immediately 3b Vesey Street, N.Y. wealthy by insuring his life. Not clear, WILLING TO BE BRIBED. | dy (at back door)—* Well, what is! ., won ssnny the New Yorker tically in our streets, anyway.” “ Yes, that’s a clever scheme of yours,” | replied the Philadelphian. “ What's that 2” it? Hobo — Please ma'am, I feels one uv me periodical fits comin’ on.” Lady —" My goodness! 1 hope you| won't have it here.” Hobo — Dat'’s jist wot I wants ter see| "* youse erbout. Fer de small sum uv a Your scheme of tearing up your Hee soe somewhere elec an’ have it, | Stfeets all the time to keep the grass from ma'am." Chicage News, * | growing."— Philadelphia Press. Wait WCAG, COMMIT IGS, ch? Then send for free booklet. An English barrister, arguing before PENN MUTUAL LIFE, the criminal court, says Answers, re- market with much’solemnity to the pre- siding justice: “My lord, there is hon- — or among thieves.” The justice looked 96 Press Cutting Barean will at him severely,“ There is gold in sea- ROMEIKE Ss snd you all sevspaper ¥ ' may appear about you, your trfends, water,” he replied, “but it cannot be which'you want to! be “up to date.” extracted in profitable quantities. Go| Brot, xevamaver and renodical of importance i the on, sir. too notices, Hanay Romance, 33 Union Square, N. Ve 921-3-5 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. CONTENT. ‘S OF. aver or LESLIE'S WEEKLY DECEMBER 28th, 1905 ILLUSTRATIONS : ~The New Diary”; attractive drawing in colors on the cover by R. T. Shultz. | * Striking photograph on the front page of sufferers by the terrible riots in Baku, Russia. ~ Santa Claus’s Unwelcome Reception”; laughter-provok- ing drawing by George W. Peters. Turkey's Capital Threatened by a Foreign Fleet”; a page of interesting views in Constantinople. ~ Uncommon Scenes on Board American Naval Vessels ”; a paye of fine photographs. \ page of nictures bearing on the coming marriage of Miss Alice Roosevelt and Congressman Longworth. Pleasing news photo contest and dramatic pages. Levrerpress : __" New Year's Practices and Their Origin,” an article of much interest by Jane A. Stewart. “1905 —The Story of a Memorable Year,” an admirable review by Dr. Charles M. Harvey of the chief events of the year just closing. Excellent articles on the Household page by Jane Fraser and Harriet Quimby. * Millions for Americans in Mexican Copper,” a good story of m'ning conditions in Mexico by John Mathews. Automobile notes of value and interest by Alex Schwal- bach, the leading authority in this line. Jasper's Hints to Money-makers,” ably reviewing the fi- nancial situation and giving invaluable advice to investors and speculators, STRENGTH OF GIBRALTAR The First Entry in the Diary for 1906 should record that you have Insured your life in The Prudential. Your own happiness and that of your family will be increased by the knowledge that you have made wise provision for the future through Life Insurance in THE PRUDENTIAL Insurance Co, of America. Sacwretetnt each Campa bythe Sat tw rey, JOnN P. DRYDEN, Home omice: Preddeat, S04 for Rotes and Information, Dept.N. NEWARK, Na de comicbooks.com