Judge, 1911-12-16 · page 20 of 24
Judge — December 16, 1911 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and humorous short jokes** rather than political cartoons. The main cartoon at top depicts various figures (a man with batpins, woman with walking stick, child with umbrella, dog with toys) and sarcastically asks what "should be abolished"—a gentle satire on contemporary social complaints. The bulk of the page consists of: - **Liquor and product ads** (Old Overholt Rye whiskey, Abbott's Bitters, Murine eye tonic) - **Hotel advertisement** for Atlanta's Georgian Terrace - **Brief humorous quips** from various newspapers about everyday situations: mermaids, vacuum cleaners, saloon cleaning, political speeches causing hoarseness, medical treatments as grammatical degrees, insurance exams, and marriage The jokes reflect early-20th-century concerns: household management, political campaigning, courtship rituals, and medical skepticism. They're mild, domestic humor rather than hard-hitting satire—typical filler content for Judge magazine between advertisements.
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As Rich in Flavor asin Years Overholt Rye ** Same for 100 yeare’* Bottled in bond and aged in the wood. A di icious, pure, mellow ey of exquisite aroma and full, rich body. Ask for good old Overholt—and get it A. Overholt & Co. Pittsburgh, Pe. HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PAPER WAREHOUSE Nos. 32, 34 and 36 Bleecker Street Branch Warehouse, 20 Beekman Street, New York ALL KINDS OF PAPER MADE TO ORDER newspaper and periodical of importance in the United States and Europe is searched. Terms, $5.00 for 100 notices. Henry RoMEIKE, 106-110 Seventh Avenue, New York. | SOME THINGS THAT SHOULD BE ABOLISHED ACCORDING TO THE VIEW OF ——___..... The man—batpins. The woman—walking sticks. The child—umbrellas, The dog—toys.— Pele Mele, Not Like Other Girls. The mermaid is a funny girl— Now this we know is true. She's never heard to ask a man To please tie up her shoe. —Yonkers Statesman. All Clean.—‘‘Madam, can I sell you a vacuum cleaner?’’ “No, sir; we haven’t got any vacu- ums in this house that need cleaning.”” —Chicago Tribune. Carrie’s Gone.—Lady wanted to clean up saloon. 206 State Street.—Milwau- kee Sentinel. Every lover of a good cocktail should call for Abbott's Bitters. Makes the best. C. W. Abbott & Co., Baltimore, Md. janderrage ATLANTA, GA. The New Million Dollar Southern Hotel NOW OPEN HE newest conception of a hotel, superb in the exceptional artistic character of its decorations, and equipped with every known facility for the comfort and convenience of its guests. ; Excellent arrangements for families who wish home-like environment with seclusion or the opportunity of enjoying all that is most fascinating in hotel life, under one roof. LUXURIOUS RECEPTION-ROOMS ‘WINTER GARDENS ENGLISH LOUNCING-ROOMS SUMMER TERRACE GARDEN aad SUN-PARLOR BILLIARD-ROOM GRILL MUSIC EXCELLENT CUISINE AND SERVICE The most aodern hotel ia America, where elegance, refine- ment and comfort can be obtained at popular prices. OPEN ALL YEAR = CENTRALLY LOCATED At Peachtree Street and Ponce de Leon Avenue ATLANTA, GEORGIA In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. Early Shoppers. The best of everything on show Is for those thoughtful pas and mas Who to their shopping quickly go And get all fixed for Santa Claus. —Youngstown Telegram. Natural.—‘‘You've been making speeches all through the corn belt,"’ said the political manager. ‘‘Do you notice any result?” “Yes,’? answered the spellbinder. “My voice has become quite husky.’”’— Chicago Tribune, He Won.— Vor populi—‘‘Do you think you've boosted your circulation by giv- ing a year’s subscription for the biggest potato raised in the county?’’ Editor—'‘Mebbe not; but I got four barrels of samples.''"—Chicago News. The Dear Girl.—‘‘They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stom- tah What of it, Mabel?” I'm making some fudge for Ferdy.’” —Purple Cow. Going One Better.—‘‘ We surprised ail our friends by getting married.” “Good enough! Now surprise ‘em by staying married.”’— Washington Herald. Going, Going, Gone.—The three degrees in medical treatment: Positive, ill; com- parative, pill; superlative, bill.—Sacred Heart Review. Sickly one—"Dr. Jones is all right! He put me through the insurance exam- ination without a hitch."’ Robust one—*You bet he’s all right! He gave me a certificate that got me off jury duty."’—London Opinion. Murine—Through its Tonle effect, Stim- plates Healthy Circulation in the Blood Supply Nourishing the Eye and thus Promotes Eye Health. comicbooks.com