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This page contains several unrelated satirical pieces and jokes typical of early Judge magazine format rather than a coherent political cartoon. The top section features "Features for Field Days"—humorous competitive contest ideas (races for "running noses," contests for "hearts that break," etc.). "A Tactful Politician" presents a brief joke about fence-mending. "Handy Hints on Home Decorating" offers interior design advice, satirizing trendy decorating practices. Other sections include jokes about fishing, summer boarders, and women's finances—standard domestic humor of the era. The illustrations show everyday scenes: a woman decorating, people painting, and social situations. These appear to be general-audience humor pieces rather than political satire, reflecting Judge's mix of domestic comedy and light social observation typical of early 20th-century American magazines.

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FEATURES FOR FIELD DAYS. EE for eyes that “swim in A Marathon for “ running A contest for words that “carry weight.” drying contest for A rock-crushing contest for hearts that ** break."” A scorching contest for loves that ‘* burn.”” A diving contest for heads that “* sink.’? A high jump for hopes that “ spring eternal.” A slow race for steps that ** lag."” A truth-telling contest for figures that ** do not lie. vane MADEMOISELLE DAZIE, IN HER NEW PANTO A TACTFUL POLITICIAN. MIME DANCE, “L'AMOUR DE JUDGE'S FAVORITE. Knicker—** Does he mend his fences?"* NN Bocker—* Yes; but leaves the knot- Woman a riddle? No! that's me - holes." ON THE JOB. That she 's a mystery we will not adm sind Teacher—** You got well tanned this summer, I see.’” For on looking at you the answer we gucss— QYNLY a fool angler tries fur the fish that |, Jehau—** You're right I'd he's hat is low in face and dress! the sun m pt leather.”" She ’s all that is lovely in face and dress Goat on tha’suelace: ¢ sun I'm pretty near leather. Warrist.”? HANDY HINTS ON HOME DECORATING. AY MAS, MARGARET E. BANGSTER, E ORIGINAL. Do not stick to the old rut. Do something new. In painting base- boards, casings, moldings, and sills, do not limit your painting to the sills, but allow the paint to run off on to the wall paper occasionally, Unin- formed callers will not suspect but EBD what the paper is a newly imported foreign creation, When painting the ceiling, allow the paint to drip down on the carpet. This gives your Brussels a novel appearance, and casual visitors will take the unconventional design to be your family crest, coat of arms, or, at least, your monogram. When you a painted everything in the house, includin and the bull pup, and are thoroughly discourag your mother-in-law to come to town on a visit. She so . . doubt, be able and willing to offer helpful suggestions and criti- ievactesnne obese hoc aratuiie pi fie anid Bdag cisms. Put up no‘ Fresh Paint" signs. Let your friends be bon ting stot diet and being surprised. If @ soap box, sewing machine, rocking chair, or baby ear- novice, One spills less paint while standing on a step ladder than riage is not handy, the best substitute to stand on while paint- when using a rocking chair or a baby carriage for a pedestal. ing is n step ladder, ‘The use of a step ladder betrays the are cautioned against the use of overalls, Instead, as a painting costume, wear your Surday suit and furnishings. Stray drops and cai of paint on the clothing and altogether exelu eral colors of paint are the effect is all the more 5 1. and hence more desirable, It is also best to wear new patent-leather shoes while applying the When you will have finished the je shorx will have taken bn a clever, mottled appearance. hx OH, YOU SUMMER BOARDERS! VE. taken in summer boarders, And we're makin’ ‘em feel U) hum + showin’ 'em every kindni And chargin’ it up, by gum! A RIVAL IN THE FIELD. 6CYZHAT have you done with your talking machine? “My wife got jealous of its ability and made me get rid of it!” R WOMEN that can’t keep a cent in their poe it's remarkable how much money they can put on their backs.