Judge, 1908-05-02 · page 13 of 16
Judge — May 2, 1908 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The dominant content features product ads for consumer goods: an oil cook-stove, a kerosene lamp, toilet powder, and a "cure" for liquor/drug addiction. The only substantial text content is "A Fortunate Writer"—a humorous anecdote about a stage-coach driver who meets an author. The joke hinges on the driver's assumption that the author must be successful and wealthy, only to learn the man supports himself through other work. The satire gently mocks the driver's garrulous, opinionated nature and his misconceptions about literary success. The punchline involves the author deflecting the driver's questions with dry wit. The remaining text fragments include minor jokes ("Doing His Best," "Satisfy Him") typical of period humor magazines—observational comedy about domestic life and children. There are no identifiable political figures or references; this appears to be a typical early-20th-century magazine page blending light entertainment with consumer advertising.
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A FORTUNATE WRITER. The solemn-faced man who drove the |stage between Willowby and Greenfield never lost an opportunity to display his knowledge to a new passenger, nor had [ A he ever been known to suppess his opin- d ion on any subject, no matter what it ef tell me you're the & The Stove Makes the Kitchen That kitchen is complete where everything, from might be. ** TI man that wrote the story that’s running now in one o’ the big magazines. I for- get which ‘tis,’ he said one day to a DESIGNED TO BE WORN] | cheery. passenger, who had been en- is done over the comfortable and comforting New Perfec- deavoring to ask a few questions hi f WITH KNEE DRAWERS] | +1 believe 1 am,” admitted the gent | tion Wick Blue Flame NON-ELASTIC TUBULAR] | man. | 3 Oil Cook-Stove. KNIT LEO BAND I've never turned my hand to writ-— { * Lightens the daily bur- said the st dens of housekeeping by convenience and per- fect adaptability to every Purpose of a kitchen stove. When Summer Wag days are long and hot, the NEW PERFECTION Wick Blue Flame Oil Cook-Stove ter how large the family you cook for, nor how long the fire keeps poing, the kitchen remains comfortably cool through it all. This is becuse the principle embodied in the “New Perfection" Oil Stove is entirely different and distinct from that of a coal range. Can deliver heat in but one direction— upward to the top of the stove where it's needed —therefore it cannot overheat the kitche je in three sizes—all w ranted. If not with your dealer, write our nearest agency. ™ RAYO LAMP i wn». id the author, with isa priceless possession. for home illumi. nation, Floods the room with light if you wish it— gives a restful, mellow glow if you prefer it. Just the lamp for daily use everywhere. If not with your dealer, write our nearest agency. STANDARD OIL COMPANY (incorporated) on. ELASTIC ADJUSTABLE THE Leo I've been too much took up with other about you yesterday. We'd both been CUSHION RUBBER BUTTON you wi ite for a living?” pair ca receipt of 25c, “That's what I thought when I fin- SoleMakers, Besteal «I'm real glad for ye that you've other Bill Sears t most likely. the DOING HIS BEST. pay for his 1 One such w where the cook found plenty to keep him sat busily peeling potatoes.‘ How soon fully, I'm doing all I can to get her Mothers wil tnd Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup the | = charm to the plainest f to me,” she repeated, and stroked his have a ride on a donkey?" pany ing, ge-driver, flicking his No METAL ToucHES| | horses in meditative mood. ‘No, sir M q things; but I read everything, most, 1 atie: with the Cosebrated having a little talk with Bill Sears Vien: reading your last book before this new one, Now, do you rely entirely on what CLASP “Not entirely,” s: Ofyourhaberdasher srsamplef due humility. ished the book,”’ and the stage-driver | GEO. FROST CO. Jooked kindly at the man of lette: me aid benevolently. “Got, em well invested, T expect, too, I told ENNEN N'S Borate ca Youth's Companion, Wo SOWDER Nothing like scrape fruit and Abtott’s Hitters axa breakfartdvet When a stowaway is found on a trans-| port, he is immediately set to work to cently discovered in the hold of the man and was ordered to the g Leadatagedohe out of mischief. A lady on a tour of in- GERHARD MENNEN COMPANY, Newt N-)- | spection paused near the stowaway as he do you think we'll reach Manila?” “Well, madam," he replied chi —— by Tuesday.""— Philippines Gossip. 9 SATISFY HIM. beat remedy for their chikiren. 2c. a bottle. | Small boy" Can I have a N ride on a donkey, ma? DOGGED AFFECTION. | Ma—'* No, dear; your papa “Speak to me," she pleaded, and | says you are not to have on A soft, white skin gives | looked into his deep brown eyes. **S mall boy—"* Why can't 1 |soft, curly hair. And this he could not| fa (to her husband)—** Oh, for goodness’ sake, James, tures, | resist. | Pears’ Soap has a mes- |“ Bow-wow,"" he said.—E. give him a ride on your back i and see if it will keep him sage of beauty for every AN AMERICAN HABIT. quiet. ""—Mlustrated Bits. woman who values a clear An indication of Ambassador Jusse- — complexion, rand’s observing mind and clever wit is THE REAL THING. afforded in his recent observation that, ‘*Maud graduated from Soe sveereer stone: ert lowes. the American business man isnot pressed your cooking school last ex for time, else he would not consider it spring, didn’t sh necessary to be personally present when ** Yes; but she's going to Yate his shoes were in process of cleaning. |take a post-graduate course next fall.” PROBABLY TRUE. joing b ful, Mr. Gibbins! You | school again? an old friend of the pris- ‘Oh, no! ogee 1 you ever notice that he be- ried to a poor iautertae Wi haved strangely when he was alone? 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