Judge, 1911-04-22 · page 23 of 24
Judge — April 22, 1911 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains short humorous anecdotes rather than political cartoons. The jokes satirize various social situations of the era: **Main Content:** - "Claiming Credit" mocks a politician taking credit for taxpayers' prosperity - "Pathetic Proof" plays on a morbid misunderstanding (a letter from the "dead letter office," not the deceased) - "Precaution" references Prohibition ("where the town is dry"), suggesting alcohol smuggling by hiding bottles in song lyrics - Various other brief jokes about marriage, professions, and miscommunication **Notable Image:** The "Salome Revised" photograph shows a circus performer recreating the biblical/theatrical dance of Salome, noted as a "stunt" in Barnum and Bailey's Circus—reflecting early 20th-century vaudeville entertainment. **Advertisements:** The page is dominated by ads for Budweiser beer and Canadian whisky/tobacco, emphasizing quality and purity claims typical of pre-Prohibition advertising. The satire is mild and domestic, targeting everyday social pretenses rather than major political figures.
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Claiming Credit.—‘‘I, sir,’ remarked the indignant citizen, im a taxpayer.’” “Well,” replied the political “jou have me to thank. You wouldn't be nearly as much of a taxpayer as you are excepting for my efforts.’"—Wash- jagton Star. Pathetic Proof.—‘My Jim is dead, ny Jim is dead!’’ wailed an old colored nammy, holding up a letter. ‘‘Here is aletter from him right from the dead- ketter office !""— Woman’s Home Com- panion. Imported from Boston.— Friend — “What you need, old chap, is a tonic in the shape of fresh air.’’ Purist—‘‘And what is the shape of fresh air, pray ?’’—Boston Transcript. Every lover of a good cocktail should call for Abbott's Bitters. Makes the best. Precaution. Sing a song of sixpence, Pocket full of rye- That's the way to carry it Where the town is dry. —Philadelphia Telegraph. SALOME REVISED. ONE OP THE NEW “STUNTS” IN BARNUM AND BAILEY’S CIRCUS. What Did He Mean?—Mrs. Blenkin- @p—"Poor man! Perhaps you have Seen better " Tramp , indeed, lady. I never tasted such soup as yours before.""— Fliegende Blaetter. A Sad Reflection.— He—‘'Yes, it’s rey true, a man doesn’t learn what happiness is until he’s married !”” She—"1'm glad you've discovered and when he’s married ~—Le Rire. To Be Supreme and on Top in any department of human effort one must produce something BETTER than has been produced before. This explains the supremacy of “The Old Reliable’ Budweiser Strict obedience for over fifty years to the law of Quality and’ Purity has made it the King of all Bottled Beers. Its mild and exquisite flavor also helped to win its Popularity Everywhere. Bottled only at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery St. Louis, Mo. The Reason. You say he’s a pro- A Mistake.—Tommy de Peyster—'*My fessional man?"’ brother made ugly faces at you yes- “Yes.” terday and you didn’t darst to fight. “But I thought he followed automobile You pretended you didn’t notice 'im.”” racing?’’ Eddie Tuffnut—‘‘I didn’t, either. I “He does. He's a doctor.’’—-Toledo | thought they was natural.’’—Chicago Blade. News. Two Good Things from Canada Gooderham and Worts Whisky and Hudsons Bay Tobacco For Agencies and Territory write to Wakem & McLaughlin, (Inc.) In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com