Judge, 1908-06-13 · page 12 of 16
Judge — June 13, 1908 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily an **advertising and humor page** from Judge magazine, a satirical weekly. The content mixes short jokes with product advertisements typical of early 20th-century publications. The humorous items are brief, topical quips about everyday life: - A joke about an editor playing poker instead of working - Wordplay about "saving doctors" (books on saving lives vs. saving money on doctor visits) - Domestic humor about servants, children, and lost pets - A recurring joke about a traveler complaining about fleas in his hotel room These jokes reflect common middle-class concerns: workplace productivity, domestic service, child discipline, and travel inconveniences. The advertisements promote whiskey, real estate, house plans, and other consumer goods to Judge's affluent readership. A prominent ad for "Palliser's Up-to-Date House Plans" ($1.00) targets homeowners interested in building modest residences ($500-$18,000). The page contains **no significant political satire or caricature**—it's primarily commercial content with mild domestic humor typical of the era.
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a Article, comblaing. rich flavor with absolute purity. is ail natural whiskey. diattled d in the good ‘old Ken. tuchytway, Ager root and Quantity attested by the Govern ren Stam; h seals every bottle, Ask for it Sunny Brook DistilleryCo. Jetterson Co, ky. STANDS TO LOSE. “* Boy, is the editor out?” “Ef he ain't out, he soon will He's playin’ poker with the printers. Birmingham Age-Herald, MANHANSET HOUSE Shelter Island, L. I. 2 Hours from New York City. Finest Resort on Long Island. All Modera Improvements Opens June 25 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT J. HULL DAVIDSON SPECIAL RATES POR THE SEASON, Cottages leased with all service and meals from June | Ny vont oe ined and certified to jon, The detail teport of such ex ‘on file at the New York office of the Association, No other figures of circulation guaranteed. f No.43 ROMEIKE'S Hipeds SAVING DOCTORS. “There are plenty of books how to save life while waiting for the doctor."” Bocker—"* Yes, telling the young doctor how to sa waiting for the patient."’ per'e Bazar. tellin, What we need is one life Har- AN UNFORTUNATE UNDERSTANDING. I had to leave my last situation be- | cause the missus said they were going to lead the sinful life, and they wouldn’t want any servants about the place.— HELPED A LOT. De Quiz—* You should do something to contribute to other people's enjoy- ment."" De Wh fool of myself.”” “Ido; I'm always making Chicago News. ‘all that faith." I call it cruelty to animals, unless somebody's going to pray for th after it's bitten such a fool as th Philadelphia Ledger. TOMMY’S HURRY. Grandfather" Wey! Stop a minute, boy. Twa * Tommy Can't, " mother's wait- ing to give me a thrash Grandfather boy running for it! * Bless me! Faney . if 1 don't father'll Philadelphia Inquirer. tail for WANTED NEW ONES. putting up a Boots "" Cebu up with his A. traveler, brought the ** J, sir? all right,” fumed the squest score ning “It's the fleas 1 ob- ject to, that's Mrs. Blobbs in an uninter gent in No. 8 is s: but he wants the Philippines Gossip, nia * bawled the " Boots,"* ted sort of voice, * the istied with his room, fleas chang YES, HUBBY ADVERTISED. “* Be sure to advertise for Fido. morning newspapers. t day the wife read as follows in la Too fat to walk, If returned stuffed, Piiladelphia Inquirer, and no tail, to the nam large reward,"* In a Pinch, use ALLEN’S FOOT-EASE | Whife Frock. “The World’s Best Table Water ’’ ‘The Hit of the Hour,” Richard's Ivar Almanark.” beautifully tound and illustrated humorous book, ent for toe. WY ‘Address White’ Rock, Flatiron Huilding, N. By FV. Cory. THE UNREQUITED LOVE They say the Baby's clinging love Ts likened best ‘To heaven above. Ot he Thave ad bt; Td say, offhand, To cut it out. JUDGE COMPANY 295 Firtw Ave New Youn PALLISER’S UP-TO-DATE HOUSE PLANS By GEORGE A. PALLISER. 'E,. have just published a new book, with above title, containing 150 up-to-date plans of houses, costing from $500 to $18,000, which anyone thinking of building a house should have if they wish to save money and also get the latest and best ideas of a practical architect and emi- nent designer and writer on common-sense, practical and convenient dwelling houses for industrial Americans, homes for co-operative builders, investors and everybody desiring to build, own or live in Model Homes of low and medium cost. These plans are not old plans, but every one is up-to-date, and if you are thinking of building a house you will save many times the cost of this book by getting it and studying up the designs. Wee are certain you will find some- thing in it which will suit you. It also gives prices of working plans at about one-half the regular prices, and many hints and helps to all who desire to build. 160 large octavo pages. Price, paper cover, $1.00; bound in cloth, $1.50. Sent by mail, postpaid, to any address on receipt of price. Address all orders with remittances to JUDGE COMPANY, 225 Fifth Avenue, New York Remit by money onder or check---don't send currency. comicbooks.com f U