Judge, 1907-06-15 · page 15 of 16
Judge — June 15, 1907 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases Judge's amateur humor contest—readers submitted comic captions and jokes for publication and prizes. The content reflects early-20th-century domestic comedy conventions. The cartoons employ gentle, domestic satire typical of the era: a husband unconcerned about his wife's extended absence ("He Isn't Worrying"), a woman rejecting an unwanted suitor ("Perfectly Willing"), and explorers at the North Pole ("Discovered"). "The Village Story-Tellers" mocks rural exaggeration—fishermen competing with absurdly tall tales. "A Secret Meeting" plays on social anxiety about exclusive women's clubs (a concern of that era), with a woman's pet dog being the embarrassing "secret" revealed. The page also advertises *Sis Hopkins' Own Book* (June) and what appears to be *Judge's* July issue, both ten-cent publications sold on newsstands. The humor is innocent by modern standards—focused on marital dynamics, social anxiety, and gentle mockery of contemporary institutions.
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: Prize itind Pris SS" thers accepted HE ISN'T WORRYING. Mr. Licntroor—* My dear, how long will you be away ?" months. Don't worry Mr. Lichtroor Sabmiued by Rol ‘m not worrying.” Jt, Durham, PERFECTLY WILLING. Woman—" Sir, leave me at once!” DISCOVERED. Tor riy—"' Gee! fellers, hur- ry up. This must be the North Pole." Sabmitted by Allan S. Hutchins, orcester, Massachusetts. Address ell pictures, JUDGE (AMATEU. CONTEST), 2: ‘ork. 25 Fourth Ave., New ¥. DaBge | THE VILLAGE STORY-TELLERS. First story-recier—' | have seen it rain so hard In the bung-hole of,a barrel that it couldn't flow out the open ends. "* Secon story-reLter—" That's nothing. I've seen a fish swim so fast it left only a trail of dust behind it."" mitted by Dan O'Brien, Belvidere, Iinois. ny AVN ik l\ DY ae A SECRET MEETING. Tranr—'* My dear madam, if you will kindly remove your pet, that has become so suddenly attached to me, | will gladly leave you.” First Prize, $5.00) Submitted by E. Rosenburgh, Rome, New York. JUNE NUMBER * How did you find out all those things about our woman's club?" “Oh, they held a secret meeting.”” (Second Prize, $2.50.) Subsaitted by Carl Sahlin, JULY NUMBER For Sale on All News-stand 10 Cents a Copy For Sale on All News-stands « 10 Cents a Copy comicbooks.com