Judge, 1907-12-21 · page 13 of 16
Judge — December 21, 1907 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* presents **international satirical commentary on America**, showing how foreign publications viewed the United States circa early 1900s. **The three cartoons mock:** 1. **German perspective** (Meggendorfer Blatter): American obsession with modernity and efficiency—a groom sends his wedding vows via phonograph record rather than attending in person, satirizing American "up-to-dateness." 2. **French perspective** (Le Rire): A peasant's cynical view of the American financial panic, joking that France sending gold to America helps "the poor devils"—depicting American economic distress. 3. **British perspective** (Punch): President Roosevelt's aggressive "soap-and-water cure" policy (likely conservation/reform initiatives), shown as relentless and unstoppable, with an American observer's bewildered reaction. The page also contains advertisements (Iver Johnson revolvers, Orchid tobacco, diamonds) typical of *Judge's* commercial content. The humor relies on stereotypes about national character—American efficiency obsession, French cynicism, British restraint.
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AS OTHERS SEE US. Glimpses of Ourselves, Socially and Politically, through the Humorous Papers of Other Lands. A cartoonist of the Meggendorfer Blatter (Munich) is impressed by the “ up-to- Le Rire (Paris) portrays British Punch com- dateness" of Americans, even in the marriage ceremony. the views of a poor French peasant on the American panic. ments on Roosevelt's policies. “Well, where is the bridegroom ?"* “He is in Americaat present. But he has sent his ‘I will over here ona phonograph record, so that the cere- mony may be consummated."* —Meggendorfer Blatter, “The Bank of France is sending three hundred millions in gold to the Americans. Well, | am very glad for the poor devils!" THE SOAP-AND-WATER CURE. Presipent Roosevert—"' As I recently remarked at Nashville, Tennessee, ‘During the next sixteen months of my term of office this policy’shall be persevered in unswervingly!" " ‘Aurrican eAcLt—"* Je-hoshaphat !"" —Punch. ‘What better Christmas gift for the man of 1 house} or the woman who shoots or the oye or to rearn the w Hammer the Hammer Safety features pat ofthe fring mechaniem—vo buttons to prety Bo lever fo pull. Seright-shooting, hard-nitung, simple aod Noutolorder, hlany tsittioas Suteonens good ¢ Hanser ad ceatartie. of 3 inch ad cmater Asearuriage’ to Pipe Smokers Will you invest a dollar in the best smoking tobacco ever blended? The outgrowth of over one hundred years’ experience in preparing smoking tobaccos is our new rand “Ochi “Orchid.” It is so different from any tobacco that you can buy from the usual dealer | that we want to introduce it in a special way to smokers of discriminating tastes. revi... TOBACCO seals a $3 » pound.’ as high in guy ws any tobacco that can be bought. To bring it to the attention of men who will appreciate its ine Bavor and bouquet, we will fill direct orders at the special price of $1.00 per half pound, In consideration of this special price we ask cxly thet in ordering you mention the name ofthe dealer you usually patronize. We are secking smokers who Anew good tobacco and at this introductory price our offer is an unusual tobacco bargain. Weitelo-day—accompanyiog you order with « 2c 2 FRISHMUTH BRO. & CO., “MEN OF BRAINS” SUPREME QUALITY. < | PAY THE PRICE FoR He has wit and has wisdom, As all may observe— But what makes him great is Unparalleled nerve. —Buffalo Enquirer. and do not waste thelr cigar moncy in expertments ADDED YEARS. Young wife— To-morrow will be my birthday, dear.” Young husband— You'll be twenty- one.” Young wife-— No; twenty-five.” Young husband— Why, a year ago, just before our wedding, you told me you were only twenty.” Voung wife— Yes; but I have aged rapidly since our marriage."—Exchange. tt i Siserviie comicbooks.com