Judge, 1910-07-16 · page 5 of 16
Judge — July 16, 1910 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several pieces of humor content from Judge magazine: **"The Seven Ages of Aviation"** is a poetic satire (by Terrell Love Holliday) mocking early aviation enthusiasm through seven stages, from initial wonder ("A man to fly just like a bird") through practical skepticism about commercial viability. **The illustration** shows an early airplane with an adjustable roof, captioned as "A Suggestion for Automobiles"—satirizing how airplanes might solve traffic problems like railroad crossing delays. **The remaining short pieces** ("The Teddy Bear Again," "A Good Crabber," "A Summer Parallel," "His Luck," and "Mr. Roosevelt seems to be very much of a man of letters") are brief humorous anecdotes typical of Judge's format. The page reflects early-20th-century fascination with aviation technology and playful skepticism about its practical applications.
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The Seven Ages of Aviation. fy TERRELL LOVE HOLLIDAY. 1. RIDICULE. MAN to fly just like a bird? It can't be done! The thing's absurd! For man xas meant to walk the ground, As poor Darius sadJy found. M. pouBT. Some day a man may able be To sail about o'er land and « From danger safe, devoid of fear; But you and I will not be here. II, RECOGNITION. It looks, by Jove! f at last Darius Green had been outclassed! But still, I think, the man’s insane Who yearns to steer an aeroplane. IV. QUALIFIED APPROVAL. As pleasure craft, the aeroplane May answer well and stand the strain; But never in commercial trade Can airships hope to be of aid. Vs ACCEPTAN They seem as safe as motor cars— I think I'll sail cnce to’ard the stars, And bravely face fear's clutching pain To say I’ve sailed an aeroplane. VI. ENTHUSIASM. The finest sport I ever tried! I'll buy me one, and learn to glide And circle round and rise ard soar. My auto days are past and o'er. VI. PROMOTION. For passengers or hauling freight, The poky railroad’s out of date, | And ** Aero Transportation "’ stock Is bound to rise. Come, take a block! "Also Ran.” Reporter—* What did you do when you met your first lion?” Teddy—" 1 ran with all my might, and the lion ran with all his mane." His Luck. Knicker— Did Jones whip the stream?”” Bocker- Yes; but it hurt him worse than the stream."” A SUGGESTION FOR AUTOMOBILISTS. Why not equip your machine with the adjustable flyer and thus avoid vexatious delays at railroad crossings ? The Teddy Bear Again. HE TEACHER was telling the atory of Red Riding Hood. She had described the woods and the wild animals that live there. “* Suddenly,’’ she said, ‘‘ Red Riding Hood heard a loud noise. She turned around, and what do you suppose she saw standing there, looking at her and showing all its sharp, white teeth?"” “Teddy Roosevelt !’’ cried one of the boys. Edyth— How is your affair with Harold coming along?”’ Ethel— Lately he has given me the cold shoulder."” Edith— That is better than none at all.’ THE GOOD DEED IS DONE! A Good Grabber. lige? say that what he touches turns to gold— It is not true! He cannot have more magic in his hand Than I or you. I know the secret of his wondrous power— Here is the tip: ‘Tis not the magic of his touch that wins; It is his grip! A Summer Parallel. LD OCEAN now should lovers teach— It always ‘ hugs the shore,” With waves that sigh and kiss the beach, And then come back for more! M® ROOSEVELT seems to be very much of a man of letters. comicbooks.com