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## "A Curious Congressman" (Left) This poem satirizes a congressman notable for his *lack* of presidential ambitions—a rarity in politics. The joke inverts typical Congressional behavior: while colleagues pursue "booms" (presidential campaigns), this man never has. The satire mocks the obsessive careerism of politicians, suggesting that even a congressman's tomb should commemorate his unusual disinterest in higher office. It's gentle mockery of American political ambition as the default state. ## Sunny Brook Whiskey (Center-Right) A product advertisement claiming the President signed legislation (March 3, 1897) permitting bottled whiskey under government supervision. This references actual federal bonding laws ensuring product authenticity and purity. The ad leverages government authority as a marketing tool, suggesting Sunny Brook earned prestigious medals at the St. Louis World's Fair. The remaining content is largely advertising for Judge's July issue and house-building plans.

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Ghampagne most sparkling and effervescent. Every actor ought to have a part inter- est in the show.—Ex, A CURIOUS CONGRESSMAN, Our congress many freaks has seen (It is the home of such), But none has eer surprised, I ween, The capital so much As this strange man of whom I sing— Lone doth his figure loom, For he has never had, by jing ! A presidential boom. In congress he has served for years, Seen booms oh every side, Seen senators #aVe.hopes and fears And judgés sweil with pride ; Seen c'en thedightning strike, egad ! ‘The man who swept his room, Yet he himself has never had A presidential boom. He's won his battle on the floor, »-Led-imany a gallant fray, But we'll not tell when he's no more Of these above his clay. _AWe'll rather carve upon the stone “We place to mark his tomb, « Here lies one man who didn’t own A presidential boom.” —Louisville Courier-Journal. VISUAL DEMONSTRATION, Fennie—“ Did you hear of the awful fright Jack got on his wedding-day ?* i: Yes, indeed—I was there and American Spectator. e President of U.S. (March 3rd, 1897) signed _a bill passed by Congress and Sen- ate, | permitting as to-bottle our whiskey in its ppure natural state under sup- f, ervision of Govt. jals—Thus every bottle of g BOTTLED IN BOND U. S. Ti t's. “Green "— positive t coniyWhibnes awarded ‘reasury hah Barty nny Brook was the onl; and Gold Medal at St. Louls World's Ft ‘Avold Whiskies not Guaranteed by U. S. JUDGES LIBRARY, A MAGAZINE of FUN JULY NUMBER NOW READY Some people manage to get up in the Air castles are built on a foundation of world by wearing high heels. —Ex. impossibilities.—Chicago News. | | DOYOU EVER THINK ABOUT NING YOUR CHA ROME '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 TNE TITLE OF THIS BOOK 18 GEORGE PALLISER’S MODERN BUILDINGS ore ane baodrd plans (all new) of hovses ranging in, comt {rom $500 to $20,000 ; also plans of Library Buildings, Summer Hotels, Stables, Public Halls, cen ete. “This book is collection of practical designs showing examples of houses recently built, and in- valuable to everyone thinking of building, by reason of their having been, with very few exceptions, planned in the ordinary course of a busy architect's practice daring. the last few years, and built i ‘various parts of the country within the % sizes, height of stories, how built and finished, a Fall description accompanies each plate, gr improvements contained, thus giving information of very great value to everyone contemplating bul ing, as the plans and designs embody the best thooght and most careful study of those erecting th: giving real results as to cost and a guide that is safe to follow. These designs and plans have, ther fore, a valve that can be fully appreciated for their practical utility, and stand alone as real examples ‘of how some people's homes are planned and what they cost. To those wanting homes or selling home-sites, members of building associations, land companies, Feal-estate men, those having land to improve, carpenters and builders, and everyone interested or who ever hopes to own a home, these designs are invaluable and will prove of very great value to them. Tt contains 115 large ‘ize 11 x teinches. Price, bound in heavy paper cover, sent by mail, postpaid, $1.00. in cloth, $2.00. Sent by mail, postpaid, to any address on receipt of price. Address ail orders with remittances to JUDGE COMPANY, 225 Fourth Avenue, New York Remit by money order or check—don’t send currency. The Judge Company publishes the only humorous monthly magazine in America. The Magazine of Fun (formerly Judge’s Library) has shown a remarkable growth during the past year, and is now read by more than a quarter of a million persons monthly. Each issue usually contains as many as twelve original humorous articles and thirty pages of pictures. July number now on sale on all news-stands, 10 cents a copy. JUDGE COMPANY 25 Fourth Avenue : : ’ : @ “Begin Right, End Right, Are Right in the Middle.” NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES NEW YORK comicbooks.com