Judge, 1907-03-23 · page 14 of 16
Judge — March 23, 1907 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and miscellaneous content** rather than editorial satire. The main cartoon, titled "TEMPTING MISFORTUNE," shows a nurse scolding a child for losing "all yer luck"—a visual gag playing on superstition about breaking mirrors or similar accidents. The humor is gentle domestic comedy rather than political satire. The page includes several brief "SOCIETY NOTES" and joke items with mild social commentary: one notes that a man can be "fairly rich and yet fairly honest" (suggesting wealthy people are typically dishonest), and another titled "ENGLISH AS SHE IS WROTE" prints a humorous letter from a compositor struggling with proper English—likely poking fun at working-class immigrants or the poorly educated. The bulk of the page features **period advertisements**: Old Crow Rye whiskey, Cleveland automobiles, Beeman's Pepsin Gum, insurance, and a prominent home-building book offer. These ads reveal early-1900s consumer culture and what products companies marketed to Judge's readers. The content reflects Judge's function as entertainment and advertising vehicle rather than hard-hitting political commentary.
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ASK FOR and see that OLD CROW RYE Sold everywhere in bottles: Never sold in bulk. Look for Word “VE tn Red H.B. KIRK & CO., Sole Bottlers, N.Y. Some people are so busy praying for more that they have no time to return i |gtsttertesteeteeesceresteties > Beeman’s THE OniciNaL Pepsin « ores tases: Sensichoess The commercial credit of a firrs is ene hanced by insurance on the life of each member for the benefit of the survivors Is your credit thus buttressed ? PENN MUTUAL LIFE, g21-3-5 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, : Collars and Cuffs ; R&S BARKER BRAND SD {! MADE OF LINEN thanks for what they have received eee “sh pie “ENGLISH AS SHE IS WROTE.” We publish the following communica. tion, verbatim et literatim, which we re- ceived last F Respected I the undersigned, humble and respectfully to beg to bring | these following few lines to your benign |magnamity consideration with a fervest jand violate hope with meet in success. That Iam a Compositor and I worked in many Straits Office, at present I have in unemploy, it seems very difficult to SSS When You Buy a Car Buy One That Has a Proven Record: Buy a TEMPTING MISFORTUNE Nurset—"' Ah. yer silly! Nah you've bin an’ gone an’ lorst all yer luck!" —London Sketch. SOCIETY NOTE. | WE ADVANCE. | Among the younger constituents of one)“ Things are taking a turn.” manage myself, So, I therefore, kindly family in Ford, Kentucky, are Abel) So? ; .. |Geave'to beseech your honor to take ae Chump, Little Chump, Chumpy Chump, |" Yes; the best authorities now admit | iq your control as a Compositor in day or and Skittles Chump.—Detroit News. that_a man may be fairly rich and yet) jight. The Poor Petitioner awaiting for — tairly honest."— Courier-Journal. your honor's valuable reply. | ON THE SCENT. For which act of Kindness I shall ever || = Did you see a red automobile p si LIGHT, ALL RIGHT. pray long life and prosperity. SAW BS WR Die here a little while ago?” asked the ex.| Veast— Are all the rooms in your! I beg to remain, Respected Sir. Tearing Car, taste. | cited man in the black touring-car. flat light ? Yours most Obedient Servant BECAUSE the tuo Tyne “P" proved in every || | "".Ye8" replied the officer on duty ;| Crimsonbeak— Oh, yes; we have gas ; _ COMPOSITOR, fostance’ that ‘er, spre of rentio or \" follow your nose." —Exchange. in ‘em all."— Vonkers Statesman. —Singapore Eastern Daily Mul. m nd Yor low cont of mata in all important he 108 type aa | | STE On mr make and break tguition with imms- Hosch Magneto’ eliminates LCAUSE the Cr Atonlgtgty woleriog | A| The most liberal offer ever made by a publishing company poedy = laturious-and Seige doa Hl % & & & for an Architect’s book of plans # % ot US eee Wat eepreeentative, show rye, the This book will save you from $100 to $500 on your new house 1 Riera ares if you build after one of Glenn Lyle, Saxton’s Original Plans. THE CLEVELAND MOTOR CAR CO. Dep't No. |. Cleveland, Ohio Chicago Branch: 1470 Michixan Ave. Distributors New York: E. B. Gallaher, 228-230 W. 58th St. General Eastera Distributor rated Petiey Meter Cus Co 998 Doyleten 6 END $1 tooday f brary tbe Rend SERD $1 tory fo" HOW TO GET THE BOOK FREE fertnistumocs amr. Atiyou 3 oo eben k on cet by the mine architect. Portfolio No. of residences caiire from $5,000 to $20,900, price We.; Portfolio No. 3, : charebea, banks, etores, ete, We.: Sapplement to tsa gift that you will be proud to make room for on“ American Dwellings,” containing house plans, ste. comicbooks.com