Judge, 1908-12-19 · page 7 of 16
Judge — December 19, 1908 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several unrelated humor pieces typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine. The cartoons are mostly domestic comedy with no clear political content: **"Leap Year"** jokes about women's traditional boldness during leap years when they could propose to men. **"True to Life"** and **"A Good Receptacle"** are photographer and barber shop jokes about vanity and practicality. **"Wisdom"** features a man refusing to look pleasant in a photograph because he doesn't want his absent wife to see a good picture of him—implying marital discord. **"Country Item"** appears to reference Uncle Henry Whipple's new aircraft, predicting future aerial transportation. **"At the Roping Contest"** shows cowboys at a roping competition with dialogue about betting and equipment. The **"Dealing in Futures"** cartoon depicts a calendar seller, likely satirizing commercialism. These are primarily social humor pieces rather than political satire.
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LEAP YEAR in Hancock Smith“ Martha, 1—Vd like T's don't know just in what wor the dictionary TRUE TO LIFE. Photographer (to father) To have the picture more natu- your son put h non your shoulder,” t would be more lifelike if he put his hand in my pocket.” A GOOD RECEPTACLE. ly hair is falling out. Can you give me some- clerk (who wants to be obliging) —'* You might take box. Women often keep theirs in such boxes," WISDOM. Photographer—* Look pleasant, please.” Sitter—* Not on your life! to my wife, who is away on a long visit, and I don't propose to bring her back.” I'm going to send this picture cutter. —Lonetown Weekly Sentinel. COUNTRY I'TEM-IN A FEW YEARS. Uncle Henry Whipple was seen hereabouts this week in his new sky AT THE ROPING CON'TEST. Har X Kob—© Bet a wheel | Phirg ¥ Fred—* Weta whe Double-lorp George —"* V always carries au extra steing for eases just like this.” comicbooks.com