Judge, 1910-07-02 · page 12 of 16
Judge — July 2, 1910 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **almanac/calendar page for July 1910**, not a political cartoon. The content is largely lighthearted and seasonal rather than satirical. The page includes: - A **humorous poem** celebrating July's arrival, with references to Independence Day fireworks ("Larruped King George Number Three"—a joking reference to King George III and American independence) and typical summer activities - A **mock-serious calendar** with tongue-in-cheek "notes" joking about practical considerations (fires on the Fourth, wash day timing, legal implications of Sunday proposals) - **Seasonal observations** about summer weather, hoboes, bullfrogs, and summer girls - **Advertisements** for Packer's Tar Soap (treating heat rash) The satire is gentle and domestic rather than political—poking fun at summer conventions, holiday customs, and everyday life. The page's humor relies on wordplay and mild social commentary typical of Judge's light summer fare.
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WEATHER PROGNOSTICATIONS. Heavy storms in all political quarters, with considerable hot air on the stump. Occasional rains varied by rising tempera- ture, and very little skating weather south of Maine, Hh Hi. HI! Here comes July! Bursting rockets in the sky! See the crackers raise the dust! Hear the roman candles bust, Telling all the world how we Larruped King George Number Three! Empty is the small, red school; Chock full is the swimming pool, For the days are far from cool. Out behind the lily pad Mr. Bullfrog’s got it bad, Croaking all the day and night, While the tadpole, full of fright, Wonders what can be the grim Misery that’s biting him. All along the highways green Merry hoboes now are seen, With their eager, hungry eyes Peeled for unprotected pies; While the bulldog, full of cares, NOTES ON THE ABOVE DATES. These days, to be entirely seasonable, must be served hot. The consumer is therefore cautioned not to leave them exposed to cold winds and to keep them in a warm place. Owing to the large number of fires which take place annually on the Fourth of July, we have arranged it this year so that it falls on wash day, when the tubs are full of water, and are therefore more readily available in case of trouble. . All persons born in July will be glad to hear that we have pro- vided a birthdsy for each of them in this package of dates. To find yours, asc’ ctain which day came immediately before it, and which came immediately after it. The one in between will be the one to celebrate. According to the law, Sunday is a dies non, and persons using my of our Sundays for the purpose of proposing to summer girls may do so without fear of responsibility, since anything done on a dies non has no force in the law, due notification having thus been given for the benefit of our consumers. Owing to the very advantageous adjustment of our dates, vacations set to begin August Ist will begin at noon on Saturday, July 30th. gulp For PRICKLY HEAT Chafing, Sunburn, etc. —-USE- PACKER’S TAR SOAP Directions for local treatment: To promptly relieve itching and smart- g, cleanse thoroughly with Packer's ‘Tar Soap, then apply a lather and pat dry cwith a towel, repeating as often as desired. This not only removes acrid secretions, but soothes the sensi nerve endings in the skin and gives im- mediate relief. —The Packer Mig. Co., New York— Lurks to catch them unawares. Down along the sandy shore Summer girls are found galore; Some are blonde and some brunette, Some are gray already yet, Some are good as minted gold, Some are ninety-eight years old— Sun Mon TueWed MOTTOES FOR THE MONTH. 16s a long thumb knows no ‘burning. A Freckle on the hand is worth ten on the nose, All are doing all they can For to catch the vagrom man. In the mountains men are few— Lucky is the house with two! And the house that vaunteth four Turns off boarders by the score. In the city poor old dad Is a picture lonely, sad, Working ever faithful so We may to the country go— Sorry lot, indeed, for pa, When night comes with naught to fill Up life's void but vaudeville. True, he laughs when he, perchance, Views the chorus’s giddy dance; But that’s only popper’ To conceal his aching heart, To suppress the racking sigh When we leave him in July! SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH. Persons intending to start off for the South Pole will do well to bottle as much of this July weather as they can acquire, to be taken with them for use on cold winter nights in the ant- arctic regions. Those who have de- cided to pass the month of July on some farm can arrange to have a weekly supply of fresh vegetables, excellent cream, and a daily sup- ply of fresh eggs and milk sent by freight from any of the larger city market. /: HERE'S TO BURBANK! A CHANGE OF MENU FOR EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK." 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If you could ve seen her eyes sparkle and hear her say ‘Good!’ to-day when I gave it toher, you would believe me that she likes it. “1€ 1 was matron of an infants’ home, every child would be raised on Postui Many of my friends say, ‘ You are look- ing 80 well!’ I reply, ‘I am well; I drink Postum. I have no more trouble with constipation, and know that I owe my good health to God and Postum.’ “Tam writing this letter because I want to tell you how much good Postum has done us, but if you knew how I shrink from’ publicity you would not publish this letter, at least not over my name. Read the little book, ‘“‘The Road to Wellville,” in packages. ‘There's a Reason."” Ever read the above letter? A mew one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest.