Judge, 1908-06-27 · page 13 of 17
Judge — June 27, 1908 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and advice content**, not political satire. The main feature is a humorous "Dear Advice" column about "Antoinette," a woman seeking marriage proposals. **The Joke:** The column satirizes leap-year tradition (when women propose to men) by having readers offer absurd "advice" to Antoinette on how to secure a husband. One respondent suggests she take up boxing, eat raw beef, and physically coerce a man into proposing—escalating to violence ("solar-plexus punch," "strangle hold," shotgun). A follow-up letter reveals Antoinette actually needs marriage to collect an inheritance, making her desperation darkly comedic. **Context for Modern Readers:** This reflects early 1900s gender dynamics where marriage was economically crucial for women. The exaggerated "advice" mocks both courtship customs and the absurdity of women's limited options. The references to Theodore Roosevelt and contemporary hotels ground this in 1908 America. The remaining page space contains hotel and product advertisements typical of Judge magazine.
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Bedroom and bath $2.00 a day upward. Sond for Hooklet. ‘'T. F. PADDELL, Proprietor 4 have him send hi favorite, we h Perfect Ladies’ Companion,” Mr. Hik H may demand. Miss Antoinette Eloise Jones, whose appeal for a model leap-year proposal we turned into a prize contest, is beginning to receive aid from our readers. pend the following : Tiffin, O., June 5, 1908. My dear Mr. Hok: I would not butt in on Antoinette’s grief, but I was formerly with Mr. Balk on the Ladies’ Lone Jour- nal—-charge of the blacksmithing, penny- royal pills and crochet department—and experienced Few can ap- Once I had tight morbus and in love, all at the same time. It is terrible! Permit me to suggest that Antoinette take a half-hour’s morning exercise with the punching bag, then a five-mile walk, up to the 3d of July, confining | herself to a diet of raw beef, with occa- sional side doses of nitroglycerine; then pen the following note “Mr. Smith: I am in need of advice, such only as can be given by a man of broad, noble and mature mind. I over- look Theodore Roosevelt and appeal to you. Can you come and see me? jsummer, but the doctors took a can- opener and pried out his appendix, and now he lies stiff and cold in the under- taker’s joint. Expecting him, I bought a season ball ticket—alas!—a new tour- ing-car of the latest 1908 model, and had secured and paid for berths for a European trip on the Wurst Bismarck. Now what shall Ido? I feel almost as though I should get married. Please come and advise me. ** Antoinette. Send this by messenger. Mr. Smith will surely call. Edge up to him on the sofa, and, if he doesn’t propose, put the strangle hold on him at once, followed up by a solar-plexus punch; then, while he is still dazed, put the matrimonial question squarely to him. Under no cumstances let him leave without a definite proposal—and send for the preacher at once. If Antoinette has not sufficiently de- veloped her muscle, she may use a shot- gun or blackjack instead of the solar plexus, Yours for romance and orange blossoms, Belle Billeter. (Per H, Criswell, secretary.) P.S. I am not related ‘to Belle Gun- ness. I don’t think ‘* Zim" could d ign the kind of clothes I wear. Please creation to Mrs, Hetty emical Bank. Belle. My dear Mr. Smith: By the terms of a relative’s will I am obliged to marry by July 4th. I love another, but have chosen you as the means to collect the sum of money Lam to receive under the terms of the will, If you will join me, I will allow you the usual collection-agency fees, and in- close a clipping from t icago Daily News as a suggestion for the final adjust- ment of our relations after the settle- ment of my relative's estat May I not hope to hear from you promptly, as the time tting late? 's for a short married life, Antoinette Eloise Jones. Berkley Manor, June 8th, 1908. _Affinity Mine: Stripped of’ conven- ity, I approach you, my ideal man, |, without imploring your pardon for so doing, ask you to con a proposi- tion which is of great moment to me, to you, and shall be of unusual interest to Green, care of Cl | the world if the ultimate result of your JUDGE’S WOMEN’S DEPARTMENT. For the benefit of our women readers in the myriad homes where Jup entered into an arrangement with the famous editor of ‘* Th who has troubles of household or heart may go in per who will at intervals convey through these pages ad We ap- “T expected my cousin Harold this j Bq Spectat Appotutment — :) vi PHILIP MORRIS ORIGINAL LONDON CIGARETTES for over half a century have been the first choice of critical lok. Any perfect lady among our reade confidence to Mr. Hok e or comfort, as the case favorable decision proves to be that which we shall most ardently desire. As though you were Adam and I Eve, I shall speak—as though we were th only man and woman in existence. Go with me in fancy, if you will, to a shady nook beside a silvery stream in the forest, and, while soft zephyrs sigh through the leafy bowers above us while a mocking bird is trilling golden harmonies of love, while the crn caresses a wild lily and the flower seems. to swoon with love as it bends above the i purling brook, let me breathe into your smokers in heart a secret. every city of the T have chosen you to tell it to, because you are a man among men—an Adonis in face and form, a mental and moral civilized world. giant; -and, despite your disdain for camarioce AMBASSADOR things sentimental, I have discovered | tq pores of tea the alter-dinner size that you possess a keen appreciation for La 25c 35c tender sentiment as expressed in music, literature and art. ‘As for me, you know my realm is the book-world; you also realize my k appreciation of your wit and learninj and, above all, you must have notici my ability to attract little children—-the el in the crown of a woman's charm. And now to the point of my appeal. Maidenly reserve, despite my brave tentions at the beginning, causes me to hesitate; but I will let Shakespeare speak for me: “ Music to hear, why hearest thou music sadly? swith sweets war not, joy de- lights in joy. st thou that which thou re- not gladly, ve with pleasure thine | | | If the true concord of well-tuned sounds By unions married do offend thine Copyrigne, sgop, by Judge Co. AN OLD MAN'S DARLING. They do but aweetly chide thee, who confounds Photograve In singleness the parts that thou o shouldst bear. Send 8 cents for Mark how o1 tring, sw husband to cat another, Strikes each in each by mutual order- Joven Co, 295 Fit Aw few York City. FULLY SUPPLIED. Barber—* Try abottle of this prepar: tion, sir. Splendid thing for baldn Customer—** Don't doubt i | got all the baldness I want, thank you. 4 | Ikesembling sire and child and happy mother, * Who, all in one, one pleasing note to Whose speechless song, seeming one, Sings this to th prove none." And from our union, the harmony of our love attuned to the music of heavenly choirs, shall spring the Sun of modern ages——for he shall be our holy desire, the summum bonum of our love. And, incidentally, may 1 here mention that 1 shall possess the worldly goods to the amount of $40,000 to endow our son with all that heart can wish. ‘And now, by the love of every lover ever sung in song or story, by the plead- ing of Venus before the beautiful shep- herd, by the living God, who is love, I swear I'd like to hear you whisper, Antoinette, I love you!” ernity, being many, *Thou single wilt MARTINIQUE BROADWAY AND. S3D STREET. HERALD SQUARE, Wy, mente THE MARTINIQUE SEZ RESTAURANTS NAVE AN 1M: FRRNATIONAL REPUTATI Sane Management av 8t. Deals Hotel. Collars ana Cuffs GS BARKER BRAND Bw: OF LINEN wt “156 F5825¢ HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS: PAPER WAREHOUSE P.S. Whisper it now, de fore the crucl calendar shall read July 4th. For you knew my aunt, you knew her will—and, knowing the clause with- in her will, you can but pardon me for| having forestalled your proposal to me by speaking first. | sizes hats Mistress“ Did the mustard plaster do you any good, Bridget Maid——** Yes: but, be gorry, mum, ut do bite the tongue!"'—Ev. i Branch ‘ALL KINI OF PAPI comicbooks.com