Judge, 1908-06-27 · page 3 of 17
Judge — June 27, 1908 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top cartoon, titled "Carry Your Bag, Sir," depicts a figure saying "NO!" to what appears to be a political proposition. The accompanying poem "Presidential Palms" celebrates past presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, Grant, Harrison, Cleveland) for their accomplishments, contrasting them with apparent contemporary political failings. The bottom cartoon by Otto Lang shows two men in conversation about a Southern Republican convention conducting business "without a squabble"—the humor suggesting this was remarkably rare or unlikely. The caption sarcastically notes "not many could have been present," implying the convention's conduct was unusually harmonious, perhaps worthy of comment. Both items critique early 20th-century Republican politics and governance, though specific figures and dates remain unclear without additional context.
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“CARRY YOUR BAG, SIR?” A TREMENDOUS DIFFICULTY. 66 FDAATE is against me, as usual." F “What's the matter, Mr. Riddinks?”” “Don’t bother me when you see I'm annoyed.”” “But” “Never mind, Mrs. Riddinks. It's just my fierce luck. Every time I turn around something goes wrong. It’s my beastly mis- fortunes.” “It’s too bad.” “No; it isn’t too bad like other people. If I invest my money in stocks, the mar- ket goes against me. If I buy 2 house, the rents immediate- ly begin descendin, “ But what is the trouble now, Mr. Riddinks?”” “Trouble? Nothing but trouble, That's all I ever *. [am pursued by trou- It’s an outrage that I can’t get along I almost tire of ti Can I help you? “T don’t know. I'm dis- ing. gusted."” “Then tell me what is the matter.”” “Can't you No. le “Well, this blamed shoe is sc far under the bed that I can’t reach it from cither side.” JOUN ste NERLY. SHARED IT. Finnegan —** How are yez this marnin’, Reilly?” Reilly—"* Be the powers, Paddy, I’m fair dhrownded! I cum down town in all th’ nnot see.”* rain."” Finnegan —** Then, be- gob! yer a liar, for I kem down in half of ut."” SPELLING REFORM. pet eat stale Qcumbers, “ey They'll W up. ba NOT MANY COULD HAVE BEEN PRE: Did you hear about that Southern Republican convention that transacted its business witiout a squabble?” jee! he must have been very lonesome there all by himself.” * PRESIDENTIAL PALMS. W got some points in states- manship From Washington the great, And Jefferson was not so slow In working out a slate. Old Jackson was a clever pal At handing ‘round the spoils, And Lincoln found a ready way ‘To stop the family broils. Ulysses did some mighty stunts, And Harrison was good ; While Grover had some bright ideas, And did the best he could. Great men and good! they served us And yet, when all is said, We've had an awful lot of fun With bronco-busting Ted! CUARLES IRVIN JUNKIN, or + Po ‘Ma 24 eas TFeone! st aa ary Tae Corrment, wee, or 3vOG8 CoMPAny, ate vom. TO CONFIRM THE NEWS. Park Rowe—** | understand the Howler has engaged a bishop on the editorial staff.’’ William Streete—** As a theological authority, I presume."” Park Ro -* No; just because most of its news matter needs confirmation. UP TO DATE. Restaurant patron—* Why is that lobster you served me called “lobster a la jury” Waiter— It's sure to disagree, sir.” OTTO LANG - comicbooks.com