Judge, 1908-12-19 · page 3 of 16
Judge — December 19, 1908 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The large cartoon titled "PROSPERITY BEATS BILL IN" depicts a massive sphere labeled "PROSPERITY" rolling through a cityscape, crushing buildings and structures beneath it. This appears to be Cold War or post-war era American satire about economic growth overwhelming legislative concerns. The phrase "beats bill in" suggests prosperity is literally outpacing or defeating some proposed legislation. The cartoon critiques how rapid economic expansion dominates political discourse, potentially pushing aside careful legislative consideration. The other page content includes lighter poems and jokes unrelated to the main political cartoon. Without clearer historical dating or caption context, the specific bill referenced remains unclear, though the overall message critiques prosperity's outsized influence on governance.
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a + — A ONE-SIDED JOKE. E WOKE with a start and he switched on the light, ‘Then glanced at thé clock And gasped with the shock; Though out of the window he saw no day- light, The guilty clock said ’twas a quarter to five! He made a wild dive From the blankets, and sped To his dresser. His head He bumped on the ‘phone; and the things that he said, Believe me, I think of and shudder with dread. Around and around, With panther-like bound, He sought for the collar which he never found. Stubbing his toe Over the rocking chair, groaning his woe; Only ali To the fact that his train left at half after five; Then gently awoke His wife; and she spoke In giggles and gurgles, ‘* Now this is a joke! And when I explain I am sure you will laugh— That clock hasn't run for a day and a half!"” The man didn’t laugh; But he muttered instead To his better half, As he crept into bed, Things not in good form in the circles of heaven— And the clocks over town began striking “ ELEVEN!" LOWELL orvs neese. THE ROLE OF THE TRAMP. Housekeeper—* Who are you?”’ Tramp—' Madam, I am an after- dinner speaker.”” ALK about your hardened criminals, Saloon keepers are always behind bars, EEE ‘THE FLOWER OF PEACE PROSPERITY BEATS BILL IN. THE KANGAROO GIRL. ER features are peachy, her eyes are bright, Her lips are for kisses that clasp and woo, Her neck is a carving of creamy white— But Why Does She Walk Like A Kangaroo? Her hair is a midnight of maddening joy, Her form is a Pasyche’s and swains would sue And Cupid would capture—the wise young boy !— Except. That She Walks Like Kangaroo! Her mother, I think, doesn’t know she’s out, For mothers are wise and discreet and true; And if they but knew what their girls are about, Not One Would Thus Walk Like A Kangaroo! RODERTUS Love, GOD KNEW HIM. Fond mother—'‘Johnny, you shouldn't quarrel with your brother. Suppose God should take him away from you ?"” Future President— Hub! God don't want him, He knows him as well as I do.” comicbooks.com