Judge, 1910-02-05 · page 14 of 16
Judge — February 5, 1910 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains primarily **poetry and advertisements** rather than political cartoons with topical satire. The poetry includes humorous parodies: "The Poet's Song" (mocking Tennyson) depicts a rejected poet dramatically lamenting in the rain, and "Ode to a Rejected Manuscript" mimics Robert Burns's dialect while sympathizing with a rejected writer's frustration with editors. Two brief jokes appear: "His Fear" plays on class anxiety—a newly wealthy person worries the butler will expose their humble origins. "The Modern Divorcee" and "The Similarity" offer mild domestic humor about marriage. The **bulk of the page is advertisements** for whiskey (Sunny Brook, Old I.W. Harper), patent medicines (Blair's Pills for rheumatism), and novelty items (Remoh Gems, a liquid pistol toy). The content reflects *Judge's* typical mix of light verse, social observation about manners, and commercial promotions rather than sharp political commentary.
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JUDGE While Rock, “‘The World’s Best Table Water’’ { “THE POET'S SONG.” (After Tennyson.) BLOW had rose He pasar by the inn and out of the SNEDDON. fallen; the poet v his soft hat from his ni of dark mud rolled over his feet, And he sat him down in u lonely place And chanted a melody loud and long, That made the wild rain fall from the cloud And the frog stop short in his song. TO A REJECTED MANUSCRIPT. (With apologies to Robert Burns.) fy REVS. B. RIPLEY ODE The swallow dropped as it passed o'er- head; The worm, being deaf, did stay. 014-Pore=Rare- are the essential qualities Qj ofa fine old whiskey,“ Sunny Brook Whiskey EE, sleekit paper, folded, tasty— Ob, what a panic’s in my breastie! erhaps my sending was too hasty - Wi’ o’ermuch brattle. r fate had chanced thee In letter’s bat I wad some bet I'm truly sorry man's dominion Throughout thy editorial union Has justified the ill opinion Which thus doth startle Me, their poor, earth-born companion An’ fellow-mortal! Still, it is true the I eure know the But, och! 1 backw On stuf Ig An’ forth, to" Abbott's Bitters bef Is. A ervat ab tion. Wi Na Hruscwint HIS FEAR “riend—* Blood will tell, you know Newrich- in’t that; I'm afraic the butler will."" Remoh Gems wun for oui F ¢ tehon JewnLAY 00, 40 /N, Broadway, St. Lou! My wee bit hope is now in ruin! It's curious ways they have o' doin’ Such treatment, sure, they wad be rui Full well I szeen, e Did they but ken the fame ensuin’ From thoughts so keen! A poacher thought of the law and the Beal And tri And the nightingale swore, sung many songs But ne'er a one so gay, For he sings of what the world would be If editors died away."’ possesses all of thexe qualities Becauae ity ditiled andaxed if he couldn't pray. 6 Bonest “T have exact ageproof and quantity of whiskey with- But, trav'ler, thou art no thy lane tle. In proving expectation The best-laid schemes o° bards an’ men Bring oft annoy, us naught but grief an’ pain For promised joy. An’ UNDESIRABLE MARKS. Father—"* Well, Willie, what_ marks did you get at school to-day?” Willie—* Red, papa; \sit down,” pu blessest me 3 fate of th | ard cast my e'e | prospects dr fT’? sent tremblingly. uess an’ fear! PROMPTLY RELIEVED BY ! BLAIR’S ay Sill PILL ' ISAFE& EFFECTIVE SO&$ I. OR: ST: ne: where I GREATENGLISH REMEDY. | Wizard Repeating LIQUID PISTOL Bleep the mont vane dar (oe ery. No et8 phate tn me Yoacinge AN | dealers. or by mail, Se, Rubber-covered Holster 1% | With pistol $Sc. Money-order of U. 5.51 No cotss Parker Stearns b Co, 4 Shettield Ave, Dept. By MODERN DIVORCEE Ard wi THE __Matrimonial paper with ad GET MARRIED ——Micrena’af roarrace ber seven people from all sections, her seven put t you love me a great deal. A PATRIOTIC r the flag cf the spring- FACTS ABOUT HMiapeer— GIT IS THE LEADING BRAND OF THE LEADING HOUSE OF DISs- TILLING - DISTRIBUTERS IN AMERICA OLD I. W. HARPER “ GOODERHAM IS PRONOUNCED LOUISVILLE, KY. GOODRUM!!! Ask any Canadian.” In enswering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. We long for the pe We hoist up the star-sparyled trout. = Mebandéarch Wilve, “ Y HU: SBAND i 8 like w rooster in “** Indeed?’ “Yes, When he crows over it. gets up early he