Judge, 1910-06-25 · page 15 of 25
Judge — June 25, 1910 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page from the satirical magazine *Judge* contains several distinct elements: **The Poem "That Vacation"** satirizes American vacation culture by following a vacationer's arc: initial excitement about escaping to nature (May-June), disillusionment with rustic life (July), and grudging admission that despite complaining, he'll repeat the cycle next year. The humor lies in this cyclical hypocrisy—romanticizing nature while actually preferring urban comforts. **The Advertisement** for Colorado tourism emphasizes outdoor activities to counter the notion that only "dainty dresses" appeal to summer travelers, suggesting contemporary debate about women's leisure and appropriate vacation activities. **The Portrait** shows Marie Dressler, a celebrated stage actress, promoting her performance at Herald Square Theater—typical celebrity endorsement advertising. **The Humorous Job Advertisement** for "sixteen attractive young men" at a resort explicitly targets dance partners for elderly female guests ("old maids"), reflecting period class dynamics and the commercialization of leisure. Overall, this page reflects early 1900s American attitudes toward vacation, gender, and entertainment.
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JUDGE'S FAVORITE, MARIE DRESSLER. IN TILLIE'S NIGHT- MARE.” AT THE HERALD SQUARE THEATER AT YOUR PLAY. Our spirits with the curtain Serenely upward pop, And of this fact we're certain With it they quickly drop. (Ia three scenes. By NED VAN WORSEN May. URRAY! Oh, joy! You bet I'm glad Vacation'll soon be here! I don’t know where I’m going, but I soon will, never fear. A thousand pamphlets, more or less, Have come to me by mail; They tell of trout streams, shady nooks, Cool mountain, shore, and vale. And out of these I'll choose the spot— I know I shall not fail. JUNE. Ah, happy days! Vacation’s here! I'm feeling out of sight, Up here among the purling brooks Where ‘‘fish just can’t help bite.’” Each day three quarts of milk 1'll drink, T'll go to bed at nine, And rise to see the sun come up— The sight will be divine! Of garden truck I'll eat my fill: My scheme looks mighty fine. JULY. Thank heavens, I'm back home again! Say, that place was a ‘shine’! This country life may do for some, But ne'er again for mine. The trolleys shall replace ‘‘shank’s mare’’— From walking I'm still sore— Warm milk I'll pass, iced drinks for me; I'll rise no more at four. Shows, lights, and noise—I need them all! 1 Vacation’s just a bore! PLS. But still I'll be honest, and just confess | That, in spite of my ‘‘kick,"’ never | | THAT VACATION | fear, T'll long, as of old, for the grass and trees When vacation comes round next year. AN ADVERTISEMENT. IXTEEN ATTRACTIVE YOUNG MEN. Needed at once, at the Valley View Hotel, Squeehawkett, six- teen young men, Must be good dancers, with no rooted objection to old maids. S'vady employment guaranteed for bal- ance of summer. Wages, free board, ing, and incidental expenses. No m:rried men need apply. Write at once Hiram Skinnem, proprietor. of dainty dresses if you spend your summer in There is mountain climbing, camping, hunting, fishing, besides riding, driving, bathing, and all other summer sports. Low rates for summer trips to Colorado, Yellowstone and California. Write for booklets. E. L. LOMAX General Passenger Agent Union Pacific R. R. Omaha, Neb. CELEBRATED Rye Whiskey | In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. CELEBRATED Rye Whiskey comicbooks.com