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This page from *Judge* (a prominent American satirical magazine) combines various humorous short pieces with period advertisements. **Content Overview:** The page features multiple brief comedic items—mostly one-liners and short jokes—typical of satirical magazines of this era. Topics include wordplay ("At the Telephone"), observational humor about human nature ("A More Frequent Caller"), and gentle domestic comedy. **Key Satirical Element:** The section titled "Favorite Fiction" mocks common platitudes and insincere social formulas people routinely use—phrases like "I cordially recommend," "the people's choice," and "your honor, all my client asks is justice." The satire suggests these expressions are hollow utterances devoid of genuine meaning. **Advertisements:** The page includes period product ads (Abbott's Bitters, Hunter Whiskey, Challenge Brand Waterproof Collars) and a medical ad for "deafness cure" by Dr. Guy Clifford Powell—likely a quack remedy typical of the era. **Context:** This reflects early 20th-century magazine humor: light, observational, focused on social manners and domestic life rather than political satire.

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DEAFNESS CURED. «I have demonstrated that Deafness can be cured.”— Dr. Guy Clifford Powell. The secret of how to use the mysterious and invisible nature forces for the cure of Deafness and Head Noises has at last been discovered by the famous Physician- Scientist, Dr. Guy Clifford Powell. Deafness and Head Noises disappear aa if by magic under the use of this | new and wonderful discovery. He will send all who| safer from Deafness and Head Noises full information | how they may be cured, absolutely free, no matter how long they have been deaf, or what caused their deaf- ness. This marvelous Treatment is so simple, natural and certain that you will wonder why it was pot dis- covered before. Investigators marvel at the quick re- salts. Any deaf person can have full information how tobecurel quickly and cured to tay cured at home without investing a cent. Write today ord Powell, 8177 Bank Building, Peoria, Ill., and get i tion of this new and wonderful discovery, Changed. “Why, what are you crying for?" “Oh, my sweet Azori was lost a week ago! “Well, haven’t you heard anything of him?” “Yes, there he is. Some one has just returned him anonymously, but— stuffed !""—Fliegende Blaetter. The Real Kind. A friend indeed is one who is never in need.—Boston Herald. At the Telephone. He— that you, darling?’” She—*Yes. Who is that?’’—-Flie- gende Blaetter. A bottle of Abbott's Bitters should be on every table to serve with the soup course. Sample by mail 25cta., in stampa. C. W. Abbott & Ca., Balt more, Wags on Wags. 1 told my dachshund such a joke! I thought he did not see, But, ere five minutes had elapsed, He wagged his tail in glee! ‘St. Nicholas. He wagged his tail so very hard, In time it really broke, And now the dachshund don’t believe The thing was any jok — Yonkers Statesman. Tragic. Frost (gazing at new dwelling) —* this is your last house? Builder (sad Yes; last, but not leased.""—Smart So A More Frequent Caller. “Opportunity knocks at every man’s door.’” “Importunity, however, knocks of- tener. Here comes another book agent.’’ —Pittsburgh Post. Would Look Funny. Yeast—**Wouldn’t it be funny to see &@ woman running for office?"’ Crimsonbeak—"'It certainly would if she had on one of those hobble skirts."’ —Yonkers Statesman. Perhaps if magazines are forced to send copies by freight instead of mail, subscribers will be able to make the brand of weather and the name of the month on the cover of the magazines agree.— Wall Street Journal. 0 Dr. Guy | Favorite Fiction. “Yes, I Mailed It on My Way Down- town, Maria.’’ “With Sentiments of the Highest Es- teem, I Remain, as Ever." “I Cordially Recommend the Bearer to Your Favorable Consideration.’" “Yes, Mr. Sharpe, I Have Formed and Expressed an Opinion in This Case.’” “‘No; That Story Is New to Me. Go Ahead and Tell It.’ “I'm Glad She Didn’t Invite Me to Her Party. I Should Have Had To Go.” “Vote for Slodgers, the People’s Choice.”” “IT Can’t Swim a Stroke, Mr. ley. You'll Have To Teach M “Delicious California Peaches,"’ “Buckwheat Cakes with Maple Mo- lasses, Ten Cents.’" “One Day after Date I Promise To Pay."” “You Will Find Our Prices the Cheap- est in the City.”” *‘And Now, My Friends, a Word in Conclusion."’ “Yes, I Had an Invitation to the Party, but Couldn’t Go.”” = “Subscription Price, One Dollar a Year, Invariably in Advance.”” Dr. Justout, Physician and Sur- geon.”” “Your Honor, All My Client Asks in This Case Is Justice. “Twenty Minutes for Refreshments.”” —Chicago Tribune. He Gets It Again. Mr. Sapleigh—‘I find it dooced hard to collect my thoughts, you know.’” Miss Keen—‘‘Father says it is always difficult to recover small amounts.’’— Boston Transcript. The Way He Paid. “Our terms of subscriptions are strictly in advance,’’ said the country editor. “But I ain’t got no vegetables ripe yet!" said the earnest farmer.— Yonkers Statesman. Sayings of Famous Women. “Girls, stand up for your rights—but not ina street car!’’"—Sylvia Pankhurst. —Youngstown Telegram. A Poor lilustration. Grigys—** a great believer in the ic numbe en. ‘Success’ has just vill notice."” Briggs—*And how about ‘failure —Boston Transcript. etch- A castle in the air looks good until you try to mortgage it.—SaltLake Herald. PEEP EEEEEEEEE EEE EESES SEES PEPEPEEEE SE EES SESS: | HUNTER WHISKEY ABSOLUTELY PURE The choicest product of the still. The American Gentleman’s Whiskey par excellence all first-class cafes and by jobbers. Soldat Wa. Lananan & Son, Baltimore, Md. | | ee ee Pleaded Case on Merit. A man traveling westward on a through express, one day last week, left his seat in the crowded dining car just after he had ordered his luncheon. He went to get something he had forgotten in the Pullman. When he returned, in spite of the fact that he left a magazine on the chair in the diner, he found a handsomely dressed woman in his place. He protested with all the politeness he could muster, but the woman turned on him with flashing eyes. “*Sir,’’ she remarked haughtily, ‘‘do you know that I am one of the directors’ wives?"" “My dear madam,"’ he responded, “‘if you were the director's only wife I should still ask for my chair.’’—Phila- delphia Times. Wise. If a man knew as much about his busi- ness as his wife does about their refrig- erator, he’d be a big success.—St. Paul Dispatch. Challenge Waterproof Collars equal linen is in style and fit—they are far better than nen in service and com- fort: can be cleaned with a damp cloth. The perfect dull linen finish is an exclusive patented feature not We guarantee every calls in any other waterproof collar. in service and appearance. proached to give satisfaction At sour dealers Collars 25, Cufs so, or arnt by mail by us on receipt of price. Our mew "Slip-Baiy™ finish mates tie slide easily. Write for eur Latest style book, THE ARLINGTON COMPANY, Dept. “P” Established 1883 Cdieege. 161 Ma 725-727 Broadway, New York St St Laake, Mo “erbllageia, an answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com