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This page from *Judge* magazine contains mostly brief comedic anecdotes and advertisements, typical of early 20th-century American humor publications. The cartoons/jokes mock various social situations: a woman complaining about zoo animals smelling bad; a man embarrassed when his date suggests he paid too much for his dog; workplace banter about sleeping in clothes; and ethnic-stereotyped dialect humor (Irish and immigrant characters). The longest piece features a woman's testimonial about recovering her health through eating Grape-Nuts cereal after stomach troubles—a common advertising format of the era that mimics genuine testimonials. The page advertises "Karo" corn syrup and house plans for $1.00, reflecting consumer goods marketed to middle-class readers. The humor relies on wordplay, misunderstandings, and social embarrassment rather than political content. There are no identifiable political figures or events referenced.

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this morning?” “Do you mind guessing for me, old I'm rather tir AN AWFUL ANIMAL. ."" said the stylish lady en- it is quite worth while going to the 209, if only to see the wonderful supply of rhododen- id languidly. big, clumsy look at the gri beasts, too, but it always smells so un- rasantly round the cages.’’—London we. AN ESTIMATE. “Do you think that Miss Kidder was | having fun with me?” asked Chawley. “Well, old chap, give me the details," esponse. I had my bull terrier with And I said to her, ‘That dog knows ES ‘has Ido.’ And she said, ‘Don't you think four dollars and 9 half was too much to pay for him" Cleveland | Leader, DISPROVED. Jenks —*The boss told me this morn- ing that I looked as if [had gone to bed with my clothes on, 1 told him pretty sharply that he was mistaken," Clark “Ob, now; you know you did it.” Jenks 1 did are my brother's clothes, "'—Catholie Times. py ineans yer health, Try Abbott's THIS APPLAUSE HABIT. t girl of mine is finally das a jast night. “And how the news?” “Got the family together and cheered ¢hty-three minutes by a reliable Washington Herald, TAMED. Tat-"1 hear yer woife is sick, Moike?”” Mike is thot.”" Pat Mik: “*Is it dangerous she “Divila bit. She’s too weak langerous any more!"”—New York “My poor man, how did you acquire such a thirst?” “It wus dis-a-way, mister; when de operated on me for appendercitis, vrgot an’ left a sponge inside o° GOT THERE. Trotter—*When young Biffkins left | college a few years ago, he declared he | was going to forge his way to the front. Did he make good?"" Homer—*As a forger, yes. He's now occupying a front-row cell in the penitentiary.""—Chicago News, IN A BAD WAY. First toiler—**My doctor ordered me | to drink beer for i somnyer."” Second toiler—"Can't you sleep, then?”’ First toiler—“Only at night.""— Windsor Maga: REWARDED HER. Miss Screecher--"1 wonder if Uncle Jim remembered me when he made his will? Tused to sing for him.”” “Yes, he evidently remei bered you—at least, your name isn't mentioned in the document.""—Chicago EAGER TO WORK. HEALTH REGAINED BY RIGHT Foop. The average healthy man or woman is, usually eager to be busy at some useful | task or employment. But let dyspepsia or indigestion get hold of one, and all endeavor becomes a burden. ‘A year ago, after recovering from an operation,” writes a Michigan lady, “my stomach and nerves began to give me much trouble. “At times my appetite was vora- cious, but when indulged, indigestion followed. Other times I had no appetite whatever. The food I took did not nourish me and I grew weaker than ever. “T lost interest in everything and wanted to be alone. I had always had | good nerves, but now the merest trifle would upset me and bring on a violent headac Walking across the room was an effort, and prescribed exercise was out of the question. “1 had seen Grape-Nuts advertised, but did not believe what I read, at the Ume, Atlast, when it seemed as if 1 were literally starving, I began to eat Grape-Nuts, Thad not been able to work for a r, but now, after two months on to be at work me no trouble Pr, and - come Grape-Nuts, 1am eay again. My stomach ure steady as € id ambition hav with the return to health." o's a Reason Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest. BALANCED. Marie—"'1 think Cholly is ful dan he's so light on Mande—"*When you're bet quainted with Choily you'll discove that he’s light at both’ ends!""—Town and Country. A POOR STANDARD. “Do you regard the stage as an edu- cator Not exactly,’” answered Miss Cay- enne. ‘It would be unfortunate if we were to get our ideas of society from the problem play and our ideas of costume from the musical comedy."’—Washing- ton Star. EASY SO FAR. “You seem to manage remarkably well on your housek “Yes; the storekeepers haven't sent in their bills yet." —Stray Stories, The inspiration of a good deal of genial hospitality is a mania to show off. The Syrup of Purity and Wholesomeness The most delicious for griddle cakes of all makes—or any use where syrup takes. A pure, wholesome food. In 100, 25¢, and soe air-tight tins, A book of cooking and candy- making recipes sent free ‘on request. “Ah, I see you are married!’ ex-| ‘Have you ever loved and lost?"* med the merchant. . sighed the swain. replied the applicant for al “Nope,” | responded the _ maiden position. ‘I got this scar in a railroad | promptly. ‘I've won every breach-of- accident.""—The Bohemian, | promise suit I ever brought.""—Er. “Officer, I appeal for protection. A man is following make love to m “Begorry, O} escaped lunatic! sas City Times, ALWAYS WON. CIRCUMSTANTIAL. | A CURE. Boreleigh—"'Yes, Miss Doris, 1 suffah dweadfully from insomnia, y'know.” Miss Doris (suppressing a yawn)- Did you ever try talking to your- self, Mr. Boreleigh 2” — Boston Tran- script. HARD ON HER. e and attempting to e been lookin’ for an Where is he?"'—Kan- 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. We 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 order ot check---don't send currency. comicbooks.com