Judge, 1911-11-18 · page 20 of 24
Judge — November 18, 1911 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and brief humor pieces** rather than political cartoons. The ads promote consumer products typical of 1910: Chiclets gum (emphasizing refinement for "people of refinement"), Pabst Blue Ribbon beer (stressing cleanliness and mechanized production), and Sunny Brook whiskey (marketed as a "pure food" tonic). The humor pieces are mild social observations: a joke about a young man rescuing a widow and needing rescue himself (playing on marriage anxiety); a gallant beggar who claims his profession uniquely permits addressing beautiful women; and satirical takes on education, legal advice, and women's identity (the "Seven Ages of Woman" joke tracks name changes through marriage). **Modern relevance**: These snippets reveal 1910 attitudes—anxiety about courtship, assumptions about women's identity tied to marital status, and marketing that presents mass-produced goods as markers of "refinement" and class status. The ads notably emphasize *purity* and *cleanliness*, reflecting Progressive Era consumer concerns.
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‘y) DURING I9IO. 2.623.412 CHICLETS WERE SOLD EACH DAY >>> In Deep Water. Jack's uncle (coming up on piazza)— “What do you suppose? Jack ha rescued that young widow, Mrs. from the surf!"" His aunt—'‘There! I expected some- thing of the sort. Now we’ll have to rescue Jack.’’—Boston Transcript. KESSIIDIS REALLY DELIGHTFUL Tho Dainty Mint Covered SG 3% = xs <> SID) Candy Coated Chewing Gum Strong in flavor, but not offensive A delicate morsel, refreshing the mouth and throat and allaying after-dinner or after-smoking distress. ‘The refine- ment of chewing gum for people of refinement. It's the peppermint—the true mint For Sale at all the Better Sort of Stores 5¢ the Ounce and in5¢,/0¢ and 25¢ Packets Judge Next week—November 25 10c at all newsstands $1.00 adder, J. H. BASSETT & CO., Dept. Clean Beer From mash tub to keg or boftle, throughout the entire process of Pabst BlueRibbon The Beer of Quality never is touched by human hands and never comes in contact with anything but filtered air and sterilized utensils, Gallant.—Old maid—‘‘ But why should a great, strong man like you be found begging?"’ Wayfarer—*‘Dear lady, it is the only profession I know in which a gentleman can address a beautiful woman without en introduction."’—London Sketch. Education.—‘‘Fifth grade this year, in decimals or fractions now, , sir, [I'm in crochet work and clay modeling now.’’~-Louisville Cou- rier-Journal, The Exception.—‘‘Take my advice and mind your own affairs. No man e got rich fighting other people's bat! “Tdon’tknow. How abouta lawyer? —Boston Transcript. The Seven Ages of Woman. Marjorie. Marge. Margaret Smith. Margaret Smith Brown. Margaret Smith Brown-White. Marguerit ith. Marguerita.—Stanford Chaparral. Prof.—'How many times do I have to warn you about coming in late?”” Stude—‘Well, let's see—how many more recitations have we?’’—Cornell Widow. SUNNY BROOK| aR , PURE FOOD Whiskey As A Pleasant Beverage anc A Pure. Wholesome Tonic It Has No Equal. In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com