Judge, 1912-02-24 · page 23 of 24
Judge — February 24, 1912 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and light satirical verse**, not political commentary. The main content includes: **"A Lowland Romance"** — A romantic poem (from London Punch) humorously subverted by its punchline: a rejected suitor haunts the spot where he proposed, hoping to find the **half crown he dropped**, not to reconnect with his love. The joke mocks sentimental romance by reducing it to lost money. **"Love in a Cottage"** — A brief marital satire showing a newlywed wife threatening to leave; the husband callously agrees. This reflects early 20th-century humor about marriage's rapid disillusionment. The remainder consists of **travel advertisements** (cruise lines, resorts) and **product ads** (Allen's Foot-Ease powder, Abbott's Bitters, Strauss Brothers tailoring). No identifiable political figures or events appear. The satire is purely social—poking fun at romantic delusion and domestic discord—standard light humor for a general-audience magazine of this era.
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A Lowland Romance. Still do I haunt the woodlands, oh, my swee Where we together in the pride of June Wandered throughout a blazing after- - noon, Till, halting where o’erhead the branches meet, I cast myself in suppliance at your feet And begged you fervently to grant that boon Which forms the first step to a honey- moon, And make your Donald’s happiness com- plete. \ Easter April 7-Time to \ Orderyour NewSuit | OUR 5000 DEALERS THROUGHOUT THE U.S. ARE READY TO TAKE YOUR MEASURE FOR FASHION MAGAZINE Even though you scorned the offer of my heart When pressed upon you in imploring tones, Even though henceforth we’re doomed to walk apart (You now, in point of fact, are Mrs. Jones), Ofttimes I seek the spot whereon we stopped, Hoping to find that half crown which I dropped. Most Inviting Cruises The most popular sea trips this winter are Southern Cruises to the American Mediterranean, that romantic region reached by the big, fast, comfortable steamers of the Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies Steamship Lines Direct Sailings to Porto Rico, Bahamas, Cuba, Texas, Florida, Old Mexico and San Domingo. —London Punch. Every lover of a good cocktail should call for Abbott's Bitters. Makes the best. C. W. Abbott & | Co., Baltimore, Md. i Love in a Cottage. A Drama of the Present. Scene—The cottage. Time—After the honeymoon. She—‘‘I am going back to mother!’’ He. hope you do!’’ She—‘Then I sha’n’t go!” | Write for AGWI NEWS, a beautifully illustrated free magazine full of helpful travel informa- | tion, and describing the cruises of the following steamship lines: Clyde Lime 70 "LORIDA. Daily exces Sun Porto Rico Lime Delishtful 6 day,, cruise to day, calling at Charleston, Bruns- and around the “Island of wick and Jacksonyille, with connections for ail leading Enchantment.” $110, covering all expenses, touching at Southern resorts. “The best way south.” From Pier 36, principal ports, Send for booklet and information about sail: ices, 11 Broadway, New York. ings, rates, etc. General Oj (Curtain and purple music.) — William Sanford, in Joy Book. The Way of Youth.—Friend—‘‘You took your son into your establishment a few months ago to teach him the busi- ness, I understand. How did he turn out?’” | North River, New York. H TO TEXAS, all its South- Mallory Line 7O.7 ent Spann tant | nitarating water route trip to Galveston, Key” West, | Tampa, St. Petersburg. and Mobile." Only |New York to Texas without change. From Pier 45, North River, New York, | OR ASK ANY OF THESE | Philadelphia, 701 Chestnut Street Luxurious — twin-screw —_steam- Ward Lime iiss epeciaily’ batt for tropical travel to Bahamas, (Nassau). Havana, Cuba, Mexico, and Yucatan, with rail connections to all important in- terior cities. Write for booklets. General Offices, Pier 14, East River, New York, AGWI TOUR BUREAUS: Chicago, £06 Com. Nat'l Bank Bldg Boston, 192 Washington Street New York, 20 Broadway IRAY Camden, S. C. Business man (wearily) —‘‘Great suc- 7 cess! He’s teaching me the business *—London Opinion. gl SS | () A QUARTER CENTURY BEFORE THE PUBLIC (Over Five Mittion Free Samples Given Away Each Year. The Constant and Increasing Sales From Samples roves the Genuine Merit of ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE. Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot™Eare, the antiseptic powder for the feet. If you are a trifle sensitive about the size of your shoes, it's some Fatir- faction to know that many people can wear FOr the winter months, December to May offer a climate un- surpassed in the middle South. Among the pines, the long leaf kind of South Carolina, dry, sandy soil and health-giving atmosphere, one can play Golf, Tennis and Ride or Drive every day. The hotel, a fine class, American plan. More like a home of refinement and in a true southern town; colonial homes and gardens. ‘That and more is what we offer. T. EDMUND KRUMBHOLZ Of the Sagamore on Lake George and The Montclair. New Jersey become necessary and your shoes Jen's Foot-Rase gives instant reset. b-,_» TODAY, | Sold everywhere 28°. Do not accep tute. Sent m for 25¢. in stam oar one rie RIAL PA! KAGE nent by m OTHER CRAY'S SWEET In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com