Judge, 1911-09-02 · page 5 of 24
Judge — September 2, 1911 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The page contains two distinct sections: **"'TIS BETTER" Column**: A humorous list of comparative statements (e.g., "To marry for money than not at all," "To walk and stumble than to fly and tumble"). These are light social commentary on practical life choices. **"The Egoist" Cartoon**: The main illustration shows a man and woman sheltering under a roof during a lightning storm. The woman expresses fear ("Oh, George! the lightning does terrify me so!"), while George responds dismissively ("Why, Emily! And I wish you!"). The joke appears to be George's self-centered arrogance—he's wishing the lightning would strike *her* rather than sympathizing with her fear. It satirizes male egotism and callousness in relationships, a common Judge theme. A brief political note references New Jersey Democratic State Committee selecting a new chairman.
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O MARRY for money than not at all, To walk and stumble than to fly and tumble. To sleep in church than to snore in a saloon. To be honest in the hope of meeting a man with a lantern than to be a rascal who lays for men in the dark. George (match hurt) —"* Why, Emily! ‘TIS BETTER: To ridein your neighbor's auto than to walk, To miss wifey’s good-by kiss than to miss the train, To cause the world to smile at what you say than to make it laugh at what you do, To borrow a new book that you will read than to buy a set of classics for show. To miss a woman’s age in the direc- tion of birthdays she has had than to guess right. THE EGOIST. She—" Ob, George! the lightning does terrify me so!"” To see a man dodging his debts than to be obliged to do so yourself. To lecture your friends for being ex- travagant than to be lectured by them because you are. To learn a little sense at a great ex- pense than to remain a fool all the days of your life. (—William J. Bartuher. Now that the New Jersey Democratic State Committee has deposed a Nugent from the chairmanship, will they select for the position an old gent ? And / with you!" comicbooks.com