Judge, 1911-09-02 · page 23 of 24
Judge — September 2, 1911 — page 23: what you’re looking at
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This page contains primarily **humor columns and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The main satirical content is "Shear Steal: Both Sides of the Question," which contrasts workers' complaints during office life versus vacation reality. The joke: Office workers grumble about being trapped at desks, eagerly anticipating vacation freedom. Yet when vacation arrives, they encounter equally unpleasant realities—poor food, mosquitoes, annoying other guests, and unwanted socializing. The satire mocks the gap between vacation fantasy and disappointing reality, a timeless complaint. The accompanying illustration shows a distressed woman, likely representing the frustrated vacationer facing these disappointments. Below this are various brief humorous anecdotes about love stories, dentistry, money's limitations, and gender relations—typical light humor for Judge magazine's early-20th-century audience. The advertisements include whiskey, soap, and other commercial products typical of the era.
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Both Sides of the Question. In town: Beeler and sweat, grumble and fret, Fame at the desk while the wildwood ‘ser and growl, longing to howl, ‘This August weather is simply appall- ing! Dx i at fate, dully we wait For the release of a two weeks’ vaca- tion; anding our coin, ready to join In any old kind of resort dissipation. During vacation: iF'ss at the food! People intrude! “Skeeters’”” forever absorbing ‘‘free lunches !"" is late—coming by freight— Mattress balled up in hard Matterhorn banches! thers too staid! Every old maid Ready, however, to languish—can’t stop ‘em! jeek yet to stay! Cenfound ‘‘vacation joys!’’ could drop ’em! —Philadelphia Public Ledger. Can't break away! Wish we Dividing the Loss.—Boss— ‘There's dollars gone from; my cash drawer, pisny. You and I were the only wple who had keys to that drawer.’’ Ofce boy—'* Well, s’pose we each pay je dollars and say no more about it?’’ Philadelphia Bulletin. __ THE DEBUTANTE. Reoming out through the side this year find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing S: the raed for het cae seen sare | “I. W. HARPER” Whiskey Has stood the test of time and won universal popu- lar approval. Oldest and most famous in the world. Leading Dealers Everywhere. Bernhelm Dist Co.. Incorporated ville, Ky. Origin of Love Stories.—‘‘Do you think,"’ asked the beautiful girl, ‘ta man must be in love to be able to write a love story ?’" “‘No,"’ replied the rising young au- thor. ‘‘I’ve found that being hungry helps most.’’—London Opinion. Attainment.—‘‘Were any of your boy- ish ambitions ever realized?”’ asked the sentimentalist. , “Yes,” replied the practical person. ‘*When my mother used to cut my hair I often wished I might be bald-headed.’’ —Washington Star. Origin of Name.—‘‘Why do they call these dentists’ offices dental parlors?” asked Smith of his friend. “Why, parlor is the old-fashioned name for drawing-room.’’—Presbyterian Standard, On Second Ws —‘T've just washed out a suit for my little boy— and now it seems too tight for him.’’ “He'll fit it all right if you'll wash the boy."’—Meggendorfer Blaetter. They Need It.—A colored preacher, in closing his sermon, addressed the con- gregation, “*And now let us pray for the people of the uninhabited portion of the earth."’—Railroad Men. The Power of Money.—You may buy a man’s praise, but you cannot purchase his good opinion.—Chicago Record-Her- ald. Still in Peril. danger yet?” “No; the doctor is going to make three or four more visits.’’—Louisville Courier-Journal. —‘‘Is your son out of Even.—Mr. Millyuns (engaging valet) —‘'I warn you that frequently 1 am ex- ceedingly ill-tempered and gruff.”” Valet (cheerfully)—‘‘That's all right, sir; so am I.’"’"—Sacred Heart Review. Must Be One or Other.—‘‘That fellow is a positive poke.” “Relative of your wife’s or holding a better job than you?’—Detroit Free Press. The Alarm Clock.—The devil was asleep when man was made, but he awoke before woman was completed.— Life. No extra expe Ail freehand. 1 tald Jot How and What to use Seat on receipt of ‘00 conte in Stamps (or Money Order. “ON, Jr.. Bex 283, Annapolis, Md. LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease, the Fer yond der for the feet. It makes shoes feel 8, callous and sore spots. It is a certain relief for sweating, tired, tender, aching fett. Always use it to Break in New shoes, Don't go on your vacation without a package of Allen's Foot- ‘every where, 25 cents. t accept any substitute, For ee trial package, address Allen S" Olmsted, Le Roy, N. ¥. Press Cutting Bureau Willaend you all ne wepeper clippings pear” about you, 4 fclende, or uy subject cawhkn fou may want to be to date.” Every newspaper and periodical of frovortance ip the United States and Europe is searched. Term $5.00 for 100 notices. Henny RowEiKe, “l06-110 Seventh Avenue, New York. Pears’ “Just soap,” is good enough for some, but most women insist on having Pears’. Ask some girl with a good complexion—why? and in boxes, ~Fobace Habit Banished DR. ELDERS’ TOBACCO BOON PANISHES all forms of Tobacco Habit n 72 to 120 hours. A posl- tive, quick and permanent relief. Easy to take. No craving for Tobacco after the first dose. One to three bozes for all ordinary cases. We guaran- er too results in every caso or refund money. Send for our free booklet giving full Information Kiders’ Sanatarium, Dept.43 St. Joseph, Mo In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com