Judge, 1908-10-24 · page 19 of 24
Judge — October 24, 1908 — page 19: what you’re looking at
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This page combines humor pieces with period advertisements. The satirical content includes: **"Little Willie Randolph Hearst"** — A mocking verse about William Randolph Hearst, the powerful newspaper publisher, suggesting his involvement in politics. The "epic" format parodies grandiose journalism while implying Hearst wielded excessive political influence. **Domestic humor sketches** — Several brief jokes satirizing gender relations ("Woman's Privilege"), class pretension, and marital dynamics typical of early 20th-century satirical magazines. **Advertisement satire** — The La Reclama Cigars ad humorously promises to send "Baby Grands" cigars without requiring cash upfront, targeting readers' desire for credit purchasing. **Product advertisements** — Old Pepper Whiskey and Gund's Peerless Beer ads exploit patriotic imagery, claiming their products date to America's founding, a common marketing strategy of the era. The page reflects Judge's target audience: educated, affluent men interested in political gossip, business, and humor at others' expense.
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enGrantwas President Thirty YearsAgo We Began Making LaReclama Pure Havana Cigars DON'T BOTHER SENDING CASH ‘us on your aa letterbend 416 toch BABY GRANDS fut wtb amet the be we will send bos of 100 NOT FOR HIM. “A black derby? Yes, sir,"’ said the |hatter. “Now this style of derby just suits a short man. | “Indeed?”” replied Mr. Hunt. ‘How much is it?” “*Four dollar: “Huh! That price would never suit a man as short as I am,.’’—Philadelphia | Press, MEMORIZED. Instructor—*Mr. Smith, kindly name the bones of the skull.”” Student Smith—"Well, them all in my head, but I their names just now.""—The sir, I've got "t think of Bohemian, NO INCONVENIENCE. Willard—""Papa, may I go swim- | ming?”” Papa ago you complained of a pain in your stomach !"" Willard—"That’s all right, papa. can swim on my back." —Chicago Neu 1 AN EPIC. Little Willie Randolph Hearst Seems indubitably versed In the ways of polit “Why, Willard, only an hour! | GARTERS are the choice of the carelul dieser in every voting precinct from Portland, Me., to Portland, Ore., for every season and all season: ‘They are the only shaped and fitted garters. No metal comes next the wearer. 25 cents for mercerized of 50 cents for alk ‘Ask your furnisher or us. Money back if you are not enthusi ly sat Made ealy by A. STEIN & CO., 171 Ceater Ave., Chicago HIS FORTE. HIS VACATION. Fond mother Bob c ion.” The Circle, Send fe a via JOHN GU! LA RECLAMA ‘CUBAN | FACTORY, must She—*T understand that drinking is one of your U | We It ix one of my most pronoun WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE. He Whi are married we both think alike. She but PM think first.’” English ar, you've But TE thought | was joing uy sista ‘well alormed men dere. shape, see an orice. 181 Lenox Ave. New York Gy’ Y¥, Hereat. MORE TROUBLE. “Ina few years,"’ said the enthusiast, ng tnachines will be carrying. passe Washington Star FOR THE SCARECROW. Gentleman farmer (to bis “will © one of my old hi make n?" ow Fhieqrade Blaetter, rdener “TE its all the same to] you, sir, I'd rather have one of the mi sus’s; it would scare 'em moi Ain't he cute? H. "s over six. York Mail, w , Ts was while the echoes of Old Bell were still thrilling a new- nentbes nation, that Elijah Pepper of Kentucky, perfected the rocess, that gave “Old James E. epper” Whiskey to the world. This fine old whiskey was literally born with the republic. It is made pa by the same old-fashioned formula—in an old- style distillery in the heart of the famous Bluegrass and limestone district of Kentucky. It's a soft, smooth, mellow old bourbon whis- key of exquisite flavor—the same “Old James E. Pepper” Whiskey that the flower of Southern chiv- alry and statesmanship drank in their toasts of a by-gone era. IN WITH THE R EPUBL RN WITH T OLD PEPPER WHISKEY LEO IN ‘We want you to try one bottle of our “Old Pepper.” We know you will appreciate its delicious flavor, purity and rare medicinal qualities. If your dealer does not handle it, write us at once for the name of our nearest distributor, who will supply you direct, with the Positive Guarantee that if it does not prove eminently satisfactory—we'll refund your money. SPECIAL TRIAL OFFER 1 fall gallon 6-year-old “Id Pepper”—Bottled in Bond—packed in two full hallgallon botle—all charges prepaid and sent in pl 12 full quart bottles 6-year-old ‘OM Pepper" "Bottled in Bond—charges prepaid ‘Sent anywhere direct from the distillery or threes oar nearest distribator, The James E. Pepper Distilling Company Lexington, Ky. Chicago, Il. comicbooks.com