Judge, 1911-10-14 · page 23 of 23
Judge — October 14, 1911 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page mixes humor with advertising. The main comic sketch, "Over the Banister," depicts a domestic scene where an anxious wife (She) bombardards her husband (He) with endless safety questions from upstairs—about locking the icebox, windows, hiding silver, securing the cat, bringing in the hose and hammock, checking for gas leaks, and winding the clock. The husband grows increasingly exasperated, finally snapping that he doesn't need to be nagged about bedtime. The joke satirizes domestic anxiety, particularly the neurotic worry-culture of the period regarding home security and preparation. The wife's compulsive questioning reflects early 20th-century anxieties about household management and theft. The page also features advertisements for Budweiser beer and Hotel Rudolf in Atlantic City, plus a small joke about a dog being preferable to a husband because "he isn't talked to by men"—a jab at male silence in marriages.
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JUDGE'S FAVORITE. OZA WALDROP, IN “ SPEED,” AT WILLIAM COLLIER'S THEATER. Over the Banister. She (upstairs) —‘‘Clarence!”’ He (downstairs) —''Yes, love."” She—‘‘Have you locked the icebox?"’ He—Uh-bub.”" She—'‘Have you locked the dining- room window ?"" He—"Sure."" She—‘‘Have you hidden the silver under the bathtub?”” “Did you put the cat out?” He— Uh-huh,” ‘Did you bring the hose in?” He—‘Sure thing."’ She—‘‘Have you fixed some ice water?” He—O-h-h-h! Yes."" ‘Have you brought the rug in from th He—' Yes, She—* Have you fastened all the par- lor window: She—'‘Have you been down in the basement to smell for gas?” He—"'Yes."" She—‘*Have you brought in the ham- mock ?"" He—“Yep."* She—‘*Have you locked the front She—"*Did you hang up the key back of the hall clock?"’ ‘Have you wound the clock?" He—"Yes, yes, yes!"" She—Well, you don't need to get mad about it. It’s a wonder you would- n't try to get to bed at some decent hour!” What have you been doing down there ail this time, anyhow? —Brook- lyn Eagle. In answering aBsoLuTeLy ALONE At THE Top of the world’s bottled beers is the supreme position occupied by Old Reliable Budweiser Its high reputation is due to its exclusive Saazer Hop flavor, its low percentage of alcohol and thorough ageing in the largest storage cellars in the world. Only the very best materials find their way into our plant. Bottled only (with corks or crown caps) at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery St. Louis, Mo. HOTEL RUDOLF ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. On the Ocean Front. Always Open Offering every appointment for comfort and luxury. Hot and cold sea and fresh water in all baths. American and European plans. “What a beautiful dog you have, my little girl.” “Yes, and mamma says that he is better than a A. S. RUKEYSER, JOEL HILLMAN, Manager. President. 0 2" Because he isn’t talked to by men."”—Mergenderfer Blactur. advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com