Judge, 1910-10-01 · page 13 of 16
Judge — October 1, 1910 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page compiles humorous short jokes and cartoons imported from European satirical magazines (Punch, Simplicissimus, Fliegende Blatter, etc.). The jokes satirize contemporary social conventions and human nature through brief comedic scenarios. **Key satirical targets include:** - **Class and marriage**: An heiress tests whether a suitor loves her or her money; he dodges the question, mocking superficial aristocratic courtship. - **Banking and greed**: A banker prioritizes fees over his children's education, satirizing capitalist values. - **Gender roles**: A spinster pretends to have a husband to avoid appearing unmarried—mocking women's social vulnerability. - **Insurance company delays**: A widow hasn't grieved because she's waiting for insurance payouts, exposing financial desperation. - **Parenting contradictions**: Parents deny responsibility for children's misbehavior. The page also advertises White Rock table water, Judge's art contest, and Leslie-Judge Company's picture catalog. These are primarily European imports reflecting early 20th-century middle-class anxieties about money, marriage, and propriety.
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JUDGE Recent Humorous Importations Not Risking a Quarrel. Heiress—"Tell me truly, Arthur, is it your love or your reason prompts you to marry me’ Arthur—‘Just as you like, dearest.”” —Meggendorfer Blaeiter, What Did He Do? Shading It Close. Farmer Giles (who has just cashed a |check)—“I don’t think this money’s| right.”” Cashier—'* Would you mind counting it again, sir; I think you'll find it cor- rect.’” Farmer Giles (having done so)— Suitor—If you reject me, I shall “Yes; but you be careful, young man— shoot myself !"" Actress— h, how lovely! In that case the manager will give me a better role.’’—Simplicissimus, A SUGGESTION FOR CONSERVATION FRIENDS WHO WOULD SAVE TREES FROM DESTRUCTION. —Fliegende Blactter. Not Responsibl. Nurse— What's that dirty mark on your leg, Master Frank?" “Harold kicked me."” “Well, go at once and wash “Why? It wasn't me what 1910 FASHIONS. “Excuse me, but I'm afraid I don't recall you exactly." —Pele Mele. others will tind Mrs. Winslow's Seothing Syrup the beat remedy for their children. 25 a bottle. a old pair o” trousers to give away.” Spinster (anxious not to expose her solitude)—‘*Sorry, my good man; er—er—never wears such things. London Punch. Not Yet, But Soon. “Has little Mrs. R. consoled herself over her husband’s death yet?” “Oh, no, not yet! You know what a long time these insurance companies take to pay !""—Munich Simplicissimus. Runs in the Family. With reference to an article entitled, “The Kaiser as Tradesman,’ which ap- peared the other day, an old lady wzites to inform us that she has been told tha in Germany, the Kaiser's grandfather is |' known as ‘Kaiser Wilhelm der Grocer."’ —Landon Punch, Wrong Excus “Who has broken the milk jug?"" he cat knocked that down, madam!"" “What cat?"’ “Haven't we got one?’’—Fliegende lav tter. | it’s only just right.’’—Sketch, THE THOUGHTS OF YOUTH. Inveterate young gambler—"* Rotten name to five a baby—Patience—/ think. Much better | call it Snap or Old Maid.""—London Punch. | Caroni Bitters—Sample with patent dasher sent on receipt of 25c. Best tonic and cocktail bit Blache & Co., 78 Broad St., N. Y.| ters. Gen’ Distrs. The Ruling Passion. \| Banker (to new tutor)—‘‘ Always bear in mind that in my children I am in- trusting to you my most precious pos- sessions, and give them your best. And what is your lowest price?"—Fliegende Blaetter. A Tintinnambulating Tenor. Country opera director—*What do you think of our tenor?” Stranger—"‘If I were you I'd hire him out as an imitator of the phono- graph.’’—Fliegende Blaetter. | A LOVER OF PETS. | ‘I can't understand anyone keeping animals that you can't take out with you!""—Pele Mele. Advertising. Angler (new recruit to the gentle art, who is ‘flogging’ the stream)—‘‘Not splash so much? Why, bless you! if I don’t attract their attention, how are the fish to know the beastly things are there at all?”—London Punch, i The picture of misery—"'Yas, lidy, there was a time w'en I ‘ad money to burn, an’ where I made the mistake was w'en I did burn it."” The old party—‘And pray what did you barn it with 2" The picture of misery—"'Wiv an ole flame 0° mine.'’— London Punch. ite Rock “The World’s Best Table Water’’ RIZES of $5, $3, and $2 are awarded. All drawings failing to win prizes, but which are used on the Amateur Page, will be paid for at the rate of One dollar each. Drawings must be made on white paper with India ink, as ordinary ink docs not reproduce well in line cuts. Postage must be incloved if return of drawings is desired. Only thore drawings marked “For Amateur Contest ” will be considered, This contest is open to. all, whether subscribers to JUDGE ot not. There is no financial consideration. oR oR ot Address all drawings and jokes for the same to Art Editor JUDGE, 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City. “Amateur Contest.” | Decorate Your Hlome with pictures by famous artists. ¥ We furnish beautiful engravings at such low figures that there is no excuse for any home being without them Bred. Copyright, Judes Co. A CLOSE FINISH. One cf cur many engravings Phetogt FIFTY CENTS. in sepia, 12 2 16, Send us ten cents and we will mail you our 1910 complete illustrated catalogue of pictures and a drawing by Penrhyn Stanlaws gratis while the drawings last. © Supply limited. Fa ee Leslie-Judge Company 225 FIFTH AVENUE - = = Cnlom Square, New York. NEW YORK Trovte rt oy the WH in answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com