Judge, 1908-05-02 · page 5 of 16
Judge — May 2, 1908 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This page contains primarily **humorous sketches and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. **"Spoony Sam"** is a dialect poem about a man obsessed with courting women—he frequents church, shows off, and pursues multiple romantic interests (Lucy James, chocolate girls, etc.). The accompanying camel illustration serves as humorous decoration. **"Go to the Head"** is a joke about a schoolteacher asking for Noah's sons' names. **"Her Reflection"** shows a woman admiring herself in a mirror—a commentary on vanity. The remaining content consists of **classified advertisements** (room furnishings for sale, doctor's services, etc.) and small humorous anecdotes typical of Judge's format. The page reflects early 20th-century American humor focused on everyday social situations and courtship rather than political satire.
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SPOONY SAM. H NEBBAH seen a ladies’ man lak peacock-strut- tin’ Sam; He'd ruddah go out co’tin’, sah, den feas’ on fowl He’s co’tin’ still et noonday, when et’s time ter eat our meals; He's co’tin’ long et suppah when de twilight sof'ly steals— Spoonin’ Det’ Spoonin’ "Deed, Ah nebbah seen a man wid sech a string ob gals Yallah gals en choc'late gals, Lucy Janes en Sal En sumtimes Sam he cums aroun’, all battered blac’ en blue (De green-eyed monstah caught him kissin’ some one else’s Lu); En when we ask him whar he’s bin he grins en tells ter yo" 8 long mustache ter yallah gals cate sooner * dere in front ob him, ADVANCE The crow—"* Great ‘Theos at isn’t the limit The stork—*You bet! Vm too tired to fly. Another event of this kind and I draw the color line. n stan’s outsir ask him why hi GO TO THE HEAD. was booked up heab."” Sunday-school tcacher—** Can you tell me the names of Noah’s three sons?"” Little Willie (in back of room, as usual)—‘ Ham Noah, Sam Noah, and Jeff Noah."* VICTOR A. HERMANN. A LINER FROM THE UNIVERSITY DAILY. F: SALE—Young man, about to graduate from colle has for sale p the following room decorations and personal property: Twen- es’ photographs, all signed; set of oars; two swords and masks; set ing glov guitar; one chafing dish; one one cigar-band tray; three bull-dog pictures, life si Gibson felt pen- nants; the following signs Jefferson Street"; Washington Avenue No Smok- ing"; “Tho Have Not Seen the En- Performance » for the ney Exi so one illumined glass loon sign and one SAVING ‘THE DOCTORS’ BILLS. Hook ayent—* Missus, here's ly volume on postal cards icine that tells you how to save doctors’ bills— one whisk-broom holder 1 ee wei enles: ii coe, flat one needle and thread spindle? Da » doctahs’ bills, 20,000 empty to 2" ab son: a a ter tell me ; and two text books, very slightly used. All these articles in good condition, and for sale cheap. Address Senior, care Yarvard Daily, M-W-F. tf. DONALD A. KANN. STILL IT. He “1 am delighted to see you, Miss Bonde. Do you remember what a fool | made of myself that summer at Sea Beach?” se WM tes She —** Yes "t see that you INU, have ‘a HE ruster does a lot uv crowin’ in the mornin’, but he seidom gits up an’ HER REFLECTION. gits brewkfust. comicbooks.com