Judge, 1907-06-22 · page 15 of 16
Judge — June 22, 1907 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines **short satirical jokes** with **whiskey advertising** and **fine art reproductions** — typical of Judge's commercial-editorial mix. ## The Satire The upper jokes mock **political corruption and domestic dynamics**: - A senator cynically admits politicians are too *smart* to get caught grafting (referencing the Progressive Era's corruption scandals) - Marital jokes play on gender dynamics: wives either nag about graft or take credit for "making" their husbands - A boy prefers whipping because his mother rewards him afterward with candy — dark humor about parenting ## The Advertising The prominent **Sunny Brook Whiskey ad** emphasizes the federal "Green Stamp" proving the whiskey's age, purity, and legitimacy — responding to **food safety scandals** of the era (the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act was recent). The ad reassures consumers against adulteration and fraud. ## The Art Section Bottom half showcases **photogravures** by respected artists (Flagg, etc.) — nature scenes and portraits — positioning Judge as culturally refined despite its lowbrow humor. The page reflects early 1900s concerns: **political graft, consumer trust, and moral respectability**.
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. IN HIS OPINION. ’ “Senator,” asked the sweet girl, “do| you believe all these stories of graft are true 2” “No. My knowledge of politicians causes me to believe that a very small percentage of them are fools enough to let_as much of their grafting become known as the newspapers are showing our whiskey MEANS that Chicago Record-Herald. Bottled tn Bond in its pure, natural state, und rec Griggs ~ «The idea of your letting un erste diseet your wife gu round saying she made a per . ] TrrErT ( man of you! You don't hear my wife é Car HHHe J Internal Reve- saying that.” 5 nue Officers. Briggs—* ; but | heard her telling my wie that she did her best."— NO BRAGGART. INQUISITIVE, “What do you take when you're com- ing down with a cold ?" * Whiskey. “Wife object 2° “Certainly not. She doesn't want me to be sick.” a Gre mare question: is sealed with this Green Stamp upon which fell ? . ‘the Government has had printed the exact Age, “ What's the easiest way to start a Strength and Quantity of whiskey in the bottle. By cold ?"— Cleveland Plain Dealer. demanding Sunry Brook you will KNOW that you are getting an honest, natural whiskey, scientifically distilled and MAMMA’S WAY. mellowed by age only while stored in U.S. Bonded Warehouses, + See here!" cried the boy's father, «if In Sunny Brook you are getting the best, Old Kentucky pro- you don’t behave I'll whip you.” duces in whiskey. “LT wisht you would,” replied the bad orp RY ALE PinapeL Ans DEALESs boy. *'You do, eh?" for All “Yes; ‘cause when it's all over ma will gimme some candy."— Philadelphia Uses Fresh Sold by leading If you drink champagae because it’s good, dealers Novis sarees deta a Brucberbood THE ENJOYABLE PART. | WHY THEY HAVE IT. at if you drink it fora blo, . | Teen Lnported is good enough. Yeast—"" What kind of men get the| Some of the people who have money ‘The wine says the rest. most enjoyment out of fishin; Jare very slow about paying their bills, Brotuenwoon Cuamracne is made from grapes! Cr iim son beak —“ Why, liars, of| That is the way they manage to have own mn the oldest vineyard in America, situated st | 4 : | Washingtonville, Orange County, N. ¥. course !"— Yonkers Statesman. | money.— Somerville Journal. After Fred Nankivel. By Anthony Guarine, Pictures for Nature's Lovers Af e Charles M. Bu Copyright, 1906. by Judge Co. THE POACHER reravure in sepia, 12 x 15, Copyright, 1906, by Judge Co. : 4 fy James Montgomery Flagg. A REFRESHING DRINK Photogravure in green, 14% 19. 75 cents. By James Montgomery Flagg. , Copyright, 1996, by Judge Co. A PEACE OFFERING Photogelatine in sepia, 12x 18, ‘One Dollar. Judge Company 225 Fourth Ave. New Copyright, 1906, by Jadge Co. THEIR HONEYMOON—UP IN THE CLOUDS Copyright, 1go7, by Judge Co. ANOTHER BRIDGE SCANDAL Photogravure in sepia, 14 x 19. Photogravure in sepia, 15 x 20. ‘One 5 cents. Dollar. comicbooks.com