Judge, 1910-09-17 · page 13 of 16
Judge — September 17, 1910 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines short humorous anecdotes (left column) with a full-page Pabst Blue Ribbon beer advertisement (right side). The left column reprints jokes from German humor magazines (*Fliegende Blätter*, *Meggendorfer Blätter*)—hence the "Importations (Mostly from Germany)" header. These are brief, gentle comedies of manners: a waiter's pricing scheme, a prisoner paying a hurdy-gurdy player to annoy the jailer, parents teaching a child to walk, and a father noting new ailments justify new doctors. They mock petty human foolishness. The advertisement itself (center-right) uses a large bottle illustration and claims Pabst Blue Ribbon as the ideal "night cap" before sleep, aiding digestion. It emphasizes the beer's "uniform high quality and absolute purity"—marketing language designed to reassure consumers in an era before modern food safety regulations. The small cartoons at the bottom appear to satirize contemporary trends, including "strictly up-to-date advertising." This reflects Judge's typical format: reprinting foreign humor while surrounding it with American advertising and commentary.
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ore ana Ss 8 es Importations'| (Meatly from Germany.) With or Without. “The chicken stew has two prices in the bill of fare. How is that, waiter?"" “With chicken in it, it is thirty cents; without it, ten."’—Fliegende Blaetter. An Awful Revenge. Bystander—* Why do you play before the jail for an hour every day? The prisoners don’t give you anything.”” Hurdygurdist—*1 only play for one of them. He has a grudge against the jailer and he paid me thirty days in ad- vance before he went in.""—Meggendor- | fer Blaetter. "IN THE SAME FIX “What are you and baby brother trying to do, mamma?" “We are learning to walk together."’ — Fliegende Blactier. Providential. Mother—*Why should we make Wil- lie a doctor when there are so many new doctors every year?”’ Father—‘‘But think of all the new ailments !""—Meggendorfer Blaetter. Every lover of a good cocktail should call for Abbott's Bitters. Makes the best Trouble in the Way. “Oh, Peter, what have you been do- ing? Didn't you promise me faithfully that you would be a good boy?”” “Yes, mother; but something always happens to prevent me."’—Fliegende Blaetter, THE STORY OF AN OBSTINATE WOMAN, Chapter two. There Is One ___ Night Cap’ [ \ that always scores—a glass of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. Taken just before retiring, it satisfies that empty feeling—a foe to sleep—and aids in the digestion of Pabst BlueRibbon The Beer of Quality is rich in wholesome malt, delight- ful to the taste and soothing to the nerves, It has won its way into the markets of all the world because of its uniform high quality and absolute purity. Order a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon to-day, and enjoy the satisfaction of having and serving to your Made and Bottled Only by Pabst at Milwaukee. You will find Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer everywhere—served on Dining Cars, Steamships, in all Clubs, Cafes and Hotels. Order a Case Today From Your Dealer Pabst Brewing Company Milwaukee, Wis. —Meggendorfer Blactter, | At last a use fora pet dog.—Le Sourire, Strictly up-to-date advertising. — Fliegende Blactier. In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com