Judge, 1911-06-10 · page 22 of 24
Judge — June 10, 1911 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page primarily contains **advertisements and short humor pieces** (typical of Judge magazine's format) rather than political cartoons requiring historical context. The notable advertisements are for: - **Old Overholt Rye whiskey**, emphasizing its "spotless reputation" - **Mothersill's seasickness remedy**, claiming rapid effectiveness and endorsement by steamship companies The "Odd Lots" section consists of brief jokes about contemporary life—a poem from a penitentiary inmate, misused etiquette (a city child correcting "guinea hens" to use proper country names), and a printing mistake advertising boots as a cure for fits. These are light, observational humor pieces typical of early 1900s American satire. They satirize human folly through everyday scenarios rather than targeting specific political figures or events. The humor relies on readers recognizing social conventions being violated or misapplied—no specialized historical knowledge is required beyond understanding early 20th-century social norms and advertisement culture.
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a spotless reputation for goodness and purity Distilled and Bottled in bond by A. OVERHOLT & CO, Acts in 30 Minutes Motherslll’s after the most thoroorh tests, is now officially | adopted and recommended by practically all New York Steams ‘Companies runaing South, Great Lakes and many Trans-Atlastic Lii Mothersill’s is always sold with a positive guarantee to tive satisfaction, is guaranteed not to contain Cocaine, Mor phiee, Opium. of any of the coal tar products, aod can br,) ued by the most delicate without fear of unpleasant after effects to bear, liver of kidneys. sement of the leading papers of the world, and yom many of ibe world’s greatest mea, women, pot op in $0 ceat bo at for 24 boo: icieet for longest continous jou Mf your druggist does pot keep it, be can obtain it for you from any leading wholesale dragaist, of you can write,— MOTHERSILL REMEDY CO., Ltd. Detrvit, Michigan 19 St. Bride St., London, E.C.| Odd Lots. Notification. Assistant editor “‘Here’s a poem from a fellow who is serving a five years’ term in the Eastern Penitentiary.’ . Managing editor—‘‘ Well, print it with a footnote explaining the circumstance, It may serve as a warning to other poets."’—Philadelphia Record. Almost Anything.—‘‘ Wonderful, mar- velous! And what does your picture represent?”’ “Oh, as to that, opinions are divided.” —Vournal Amusant, Congressional. — Creditor —‘‘Did you get the bill I sent you?”’ Debtor—‘‘Yes; it’s passed the first Paragraphites. The Green Sailor.—Mark Twain was once talking about a play that had failed. “‘No wonder it failed,’’ he said. ‘‘Its author was a greenhorn. He knew no more of stagecraft than young Tom Bowling knew of sailoring when he shipped before the mast. “‘Greenhorn Tom, you know, being told to go aloft one dark, wet night, started up the rigging with a lantern and an umbrella. '’—Red Hen. A Definition.—‘‘ What do you think of the proposed courses of love in our col- leges?’’ “T think that would head of coo-education. American. % Politeness Misplaced.—A bright little city girl recently visited some relatives who live on a fine large farm near the Youngstown and Southern street-car line. The child was much interested in the blossom-covered trees, the little “‘peeps,’” and the pretty flowers which bloomed about the place. “‘Now come with me,’’ said her aunt, “and I will show you the guinea hens."” “Oh, naughty, naughty!"’ exclaimed the city youngster. ‘*You mustn't say ‘ginnie,’ auntie. You must call them by whatever country they come from. Our teacher says it isn’t polite to call them ‘ginnies’!’’"—Youngstown Tele- gram. Didn’t Look Right in Print. The advertiser who had received a free puff entered the provincial office with anger and disgust written all over his face, “I’m sure you meant well,’ said he, “but that’s a nice thing you’ve gone and printed in your paper this week about my business."* “‘What’s a nice thing?’’ asked the r. Read it and see.”” The editor read: ‘‘If you want to have a fit, wear Brown’s boots.’’—Red Hen. e under the Baltimore Remember This. — Young doctor— “Why do you always ask your patients what they have for dinner?”’ Old doctor—‘‘It’s a most important question, for according to their menus I make out my bills.’’—Slovo. Caron! Bitters—One (1) pony glass before meal it tonic and appetizer. No home without it. Oct. C. Blache & Co. 78 Broad St. N. Yu Gen'l Distra. reading.’’—Town Topics. No Monopoly.— Every man has his field of usefulness, but the trouble is he can’t build a fence high enough to keep others out.—Baltimore Star. Asa Rule.—A dollar will go farther if you mail it than if you bet it.—Phila- delphia Record. PENNSYLVANIA R.R. Reminder Bulletin @ Travel is the cream of the summer vacation. @ Many are attracted to the seashore and mountain resorts; others embrace the opportunity to “see America”—its historic and scenic features. G Summer excursion tickets to all leading seaside, lake and mountain resorts of the United States and Canada, bearing lib- eral return limits and good by variable and attractive routes, are on sale at Pennsylvania Rail- road Ticket Offices. q@ Personally-Conducted Tours will be operated also to the Thousand Islands, Montreal, Quebec; Grand Canyon, Cali- fornia, Yellowstone Park, and Colorado. q For full information about Summer Excursion tickets, ask ticket agents. q For information concerning summer tours address D. N. Bell, Assistant General Passen- ger Agent, Philadelphia, Pa. Jn answering advertisements please mention JUDGE, It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com