Judge, 1911-01-14 · page 21 of 24
Judge — January 14, 1911 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge (likely early 1900s) contains humorous short jokes and advertisements rather than political cartoons. **The Jokes:** The content satirizes social conventions and human foibles through brief anecdotes. "Not Necessary" mocks romantic excess—a nobleman's flowery declaration is rejected because the woman lacks feet to place his heart upon. "Hard-hearted Judge" shows a man imprisoned who claims only the judge wouldn't believe his innocence. "Mary's Little Dance" is a parody of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" making fun of the Salome dance craze (exotic dances considered scandalous) and how theaters exploited it by claiming "standing room only." **Social Context:** The repeated references to Salome dances reflect genuine 1900s-1910s moral panic over sexually suggestive performances. The beggar-to-rich-man joke satirizes hypocrisy about charity and the afterlife. **The Page Structure:** Predominantly advertisements (automobile school, billiard photos, marriage bureau, pimple cream) with scattered comic relief—typical Judge layout mixing entertainment with revenue.
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Chapter VI__ In the Meanwhile. Rich man (to beggar)—‘‘Not a cent! Remember that you will have your re- ward in heaven."’ Beggar—"Will 12. Then lend me five dollars now and I will pay it back then. I'll drop it down the chute."’’—Fliegende Blaetter. An English Pun. e here! What ed up to me at Cannibal king— was that dish you ser lunch? Cook—**Stewed cyclist, your ma- jesty.”’ Cannibal king—‘‘It tasted very burnt.” Cook—*Well, he was scorching when we caught him, your maje *—London teh. Chapter VII All He Cared. m—*' Please send a large to this address and rnest pilgr' bunch of red ros it to me. s, sit; and your name?” est pilgrim—Oh, never mind the She'll understand,’’—Harvard name, Formality. Old lady—'*Can‘t something be don Bystander—"Oh, yes! The the crew a line to come ashore.’” Old lady—‘‘Good gracious! Were th y waiting for a formal invi- tation in this weather?’’—London Opin- ion, ‘*How many ducks did you shoot, Pat?’’ “The divil a wan!"" ‘*Weren’t there any there?"” “Sure! The lake wor full av thim. But iv’ry time I'd point me gun at wan, d'ye moind, another wan w'd get be twixt me an’ him an’ spoil me a’m!"’— Toledo Blade. | | | | Not Necessary. Count de Munnie—‘‘My adored one! Let me place my burning heart at your feet!" Mi: haven't got Tiger. -*What’s the use? I feet.’ — Princeton New York- cold Nard-hearted Judge. Sympathetic pal—'*Wotcher, You looks bad. Been laid up?’ Bill—*Yus; sort of.” outer doors fer free munfs. Sympathetic pal—* Wot was the mat- ter wiv yer?"" Bill Nuffin’ wouldn't believe it. Bill! n't been only the judge *—London Sketch. Draws Dandy Pay dob a a cinch, a § ‘a payment arts you. vmolial ut seeorstboe Sea te nay steaeat Write us for free samples of lessons, etc. Jf you want an indepen dont business of you cok ‘Reepers. Salesmen, others should lave Heato thi a i'will mas: you oar Hock. eel tree, Write today. 1, Chicage Chapter VIII, Mary’s Little Dance. Mary had a little dance, **Salome''was its name, And everywhere that Mary went The cops forbade the same. —Springfield Union. But Mary didn’t let herself Betray the least surprise. e merely murmured, with a smile, It pays to advertise. —Birmingham Age-Herald. And everywhere that Mary played She simply coined the dough For every theater displayed The sign of S. R. O. oungstown Telegram. Chapter IX. An English Importation. “Never sit in damp shoes,” says Health. As a matter of fact, for years we have made it a rule never to sit ina shoe of any sort if there is a chair handy. —-London Punch, Caron! Bitters—Best Tonic and Appetizer. No home complete without it. Sample on receipt of 25 cents. Oct. C. Blache & Co., 87 Broad St., N. Y. Gen’! Distrs. In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. The Charming Billiard Gist ita: Charge for Booklet iature in six pretty poses rds and No pictures in min- ‘iful photogravures of the same subjects— size 7x 12—30e each, $1.00 for set of six. Your money back on any oneor all of them if you ask for it. WILLIAM ion SPINKS G COMPANY 360 W. Erie Street, Mansti t wi iw To be had of all Dealers GET MARRIED —Miiemcns of martione: able people from all sections, rich, poor, old, young, Protestants, Catholi ied, sealed, Free. B. . Toledo, Ohio, PIMPLES DISAPPEAR send Stamp, I*. O, Box 112, Dept. A, Chicago, HL. CE 2 we COPY THIS SKETCH alent. Fifterm ye 4 HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PAF ER WAREHOUSE (oa. 22, 34 and 36 Bleecker Street Bianchi Warshouen $0 Beekman Street’ New York ALL KINDS OF PAPER MADE TO ORDER. ROMEIKE'S 8; Press Cutting Bureau will send you appear about you, your fi all newspaps which you may want to be “up to date.” newspaper and periodical of importance in the Une, ted States and Europe is searc! 8. $5.00 for 100 notices, “Henny Rownixr, i10-1!2 West. 26h Street, New York. \FR Emon Gems} SS MAA Looks like a diamond—wears like Sent on a Catalogs It ie free Remon 469 N. Bdway, St. Louls. Go ree jewelry Ce comicbooks.com