Judge, 1909-02-13 · page 19 of 20
Judge — February 13, 1909 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine contains three distinct elements: **"Stories About People"** presents anecdotes mocking social pretension and incompetence. The first story satirizes a job applicant whose desperation (carrying a shovel, ready to work immediately) impresses a hardware store owner more than proper etiquette. The second joke credits Speaker Joseph Cannon with witty wordplay about a congressman's marital discord—likely referencing contemporary congressional politics, though specific context is unclear. **Advertisements** occupy significant space: Hunter Whiskey emphasizes "pure rye," appealing to quality-conscious consumers; Loftis Diamond watches offer credit purchasing; and the 20th Century Limited railroad advertisement highlights efficiency ("saves a business day" between New York and Chicago). **"Children Tell the Truth"** presents a child innocently correcting adult pretense about dessert, a common satirical device of the era. The overall message reflects *Judge*'s recurring themes: mocking social climbing, celebrating practical common sense over gentility, and poking fun at public figures like Cannon.
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HUNTER WHISKEY HAS GAINED PUBLIC FAVOR BE- CAUSE IT IS A PERFECTLY PURE RYE WHISKEY, RICH, RARE AND MELLOW ‘THE MUSICAL Enthusiast Sufferer— “We shall hear more of this Not to- PRODIC night, T hope.” London Punch, STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE jo “Leannot tell nay’ the tale a HOW TO GET A POSITION. Never mind putting your coat on, Start Walter Ward Biller, a frequent con- Fight in.” CHILDREN ‘TELL ‘THE tributor to the magazines, tells the fol- UNCLE JOE'S" LATEST. ‘TRUTH lowing story about a hardware store in| There is no question that Speaker vuld have another is, which advertised for an er- As it happeney to a customer when a boy came in, Thinking he wanted to buy some- thing, he excused himself, and, going. r to the boy, asked him what he could for him, ‘The boy told him that he ne in answer to his advertisement, and asked for the job. Well, of course the boss got mad by being disturbed while he was talking to acustomer, He said to the boy, ‘You go outside and walk a bi sf I call you back, why, I will hire if I why, you just keep *rigght on ing.” poy did as he was told, but, going - picked up a shovel that was se near the door, put it on his back, and started down the str he had gone f after him, yelling, come back ! hoy came back, took off his coat, sked where he wanted him to work rs or upstairs or where. took one good look at him , “L guess Twill hire you. the old | “Come | APPLYING FOR THE Ti He Gilling there, mit She tive Methodist.” n claims for himself and w “taous told to me.” dunno wot yer conscience'll allow vow to put ; the truth may be; Cannon has a keen sense of humor. Many are the stories floating around in Washington about the wordy war L tween Congress and the White house, but this one, which is credited—with | authority—to Uncle Joc,” has caused many a laugh and smile in both Houses. It deals with a member of the lower House who went home, after a late ses- sion at the club, rather wabbly as to legs and somewhat thick as to speech. At three o'clock in the morning Mrs. Co gressman dug her snoring spouse in the | ribs with her elbow. Ugh,” he grunted. “John, for mercy’s sake, wake up! she whis| mphasizing, her appeal with a second vigorous dig. Another grunt was all that greeted he “For heaven's sake, John, wake up Hy. she whispered franti robbe: in the house *re mishtak'n, m’ dea sman, compos “p. ‘Ain't any robb They're all in the SI OLE AGE PENSION iestion fower—‘ Sex.’ Wot do Oi put but ye puts me down a Primi- —Landon Punch. | EELEEE ELL Sold at all frat-class cates and by jobbera WM. LANAHAN & SON, Baltimore, Md. OFT: GOs Doge. Br, 92 State St, Chicago, I, 20th Century Lim ited Ruites Jann Pullman tie Lato Hiruudway, New Ye Old Reliable, Original, Diamond | : and Watch Credit House “It Saves a Business Day” From Wall Street, New York, to La Salle Street, Chicago, in 18 Hours. ‘The above can be done every day in the year, You need Drella if 't even take along an um- "rain tly ull eater level This ‘train saves. mil every year for New York business men, Leave New York . Arrive Chicago . Leave Chicago Arrive New Yori reatest Railway System™ Car Accommodations delivered by spe tr Clark St 310 Matliso Neapekel husbawi mother.” “You fron one attives: Vo! Harrison, comicbooks.com