Judge, 1912-02-24 · page 22 of 24
Judge — February 24, 1912 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains brief satirical jokes and advertisements typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine. The humor is largely domestic and social rather than overtly political. **Key Content:** The opening poem mocks **Lincoln Steffens**, a famous muckraking journalist, suggesting his writings about corruption ("Cosmos") have become so ubiquitous they seem to control society itself—satirizing his celebrity status and influence. Several brief jokes employ **ethnic stereotypes common to the era**: "Rastus" jokes featuring racist dialect humor about African Americans, and "Ikey" jokes using Yiddish-inflected speech to mock Jewish characters. Other jokes target **contemporary concerns**: a court ruling allowing tenants to break leases for inadequate heat, telephone operators' voices, and automobiles' unreliability. The page is primarily **advertising** for the Montclair Hotel in New Jersey and Sunny Brook Whiskey, with a self-promotional notice about Judge's own advertising practices. The humor reflects period attitudes now considered offensive, while addressing then-current social issues like housing standards and automotive technology.
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All's Well. Helen’s lips are drifting dust, Cwsar’s dead and turned to clay; Still there’s cause to hope and trust: Lincoln Steffens, day by day, Keeps old Cosmos in her place And directs the human race, —Cleveland Plain Dealer, ohGems IMITATIONS *Rastus Was Innocent.—'Rastus, with his anxiety plainly apparent, inquired of the ‘‘doctah,”” ‘*‘What you tink is de mattah wif me?"’ Sent py approval money “Oh, nothing but the chicken pox, I Falielactory. Write for our guess,’’ replied the doctor. 'Rastus demurred stoutly. on mah honah, doctah, I ain't been no- whar I could ketch dat.’’—San Fran- cisco Argonaut. ‘on approval money Hoban—‘‘I had an awful fright at the dance last ni; . Olden — Hoban— Red Hen. EY MAKE $30 A WEEK “I 'clare Go Where It's Warmer. There’s a brand-new court decision that is couched with due precision, and it interests a lot of folks in quite a vital way; The judges have decided, in a matter oft derided, that if your ’partment isn’t warm you do not have to stay. Don’t mix it with the janitor in hives of massive granite or the modest stucco structures of a plain and simple plan; But tear up all your leases and then scatter round the pieces, and deride the scrappy janitor who blocks the moving van! —Cleveland Plain Dealer. Penalized.— He—‘‘ Dearest, you're the goal of my affections!"’ She (removing his arm)—‘‘Five yards for holding.’’—Lampoon. Saving It.—‘‘Now, remember, Ikey, that vos a goot glass eye you've got. Always take it out and put it in your pocket when you ain't looking at nod- HOME. hotel for the family and business man and anyone desiring a residence within an hour from New York and enjoy the delights of country elevation, rest and environments. This is what the Montclair Hotel offers. It is operated on the American plan, has grill room with facili- ties for private parties, banquets, etc. + + Under the direction of T. EDMUND KRUMBHOLZ of The Kirkwood, Camden, S. C., and The Sagamore, on Lake George. Mr. R. C. MILLARD Resident Manager, will reply to. all inquiries and call upon request. Advertising of Advertising— Everybody is talking about it, but Judge and Leslie’s Weekly are doing it. (see Page 2) dings.’’—Tit-Bits, Fitted for Either.—-‘‘What a sweet voice your daughter has!”’ “Yes. We're in doubt whether to make her a grand-opera singer or a tele- phone girl.’’—Detroit Free Press. Deferred Payment.— ‘‘When are you going to pay me that six-and-eight- pence?’’ asked the astute attorney of one of his acquaintances. “What six-and-eightpence, sir?” “The six-and-eightpence for the opin- ion you had of me.”” “Faith, sir, I never had any opinion of ye.’’—Tit-Bits. Though Sometimes It Doesn't. Say not the auto’s here to stay, Though mighty is the show; The truth is just the other way— The auto's here to go. —Chicago News. SUNNY, BROOK As A Pleasant Beverage and A Pure. Wholesome Tonic It Has No Equal. In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com