Judge, 1912-02-24 · page 9 of 24
Judge — February 24, 1912 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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This page contains multiple satirical pieces mocking American and Canadian politics circa early 1900s: **Top cartoon ("Democracy"):** Depicts a well-dressed woman instructing children that "Tony Gianelli" is acceptable—his father runs a peanut stand. The satire targets class prejudice and the contradiction between democratic ideals and actual social snobbery. **"Not an Angel":** Recounts a Canadian parliamentary exchange where Hon. Frank Oliver (Interior Minister) cleverly retorted to an opposition member's criticism, suggesting the critic was among those who "laughed" at government policy—implying hypocrisy. **"Senatorial Courtesy":** Mocks Senator Vardaman of Mississippi's overwrought maiden Senate speech. When he claims he's "at a loss for words" while "burning with indignation," the Presiding Officer dryly notes he's "out of order"—suggesting his emotional outburst violates decorum, implying senators prioritize procedure over substance. **"A Dark Secret":** A father refuses to explain aldermanic elections to his son, humorously implying the process is too corrupt or absurd for children to understand.
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Not an Angel. DURING one of the earlier dis- cussions of the United States tariff in the Canadian parliament, an opposition member character- ized the attitude of the govern- ment on the question as ‘‘a sight that would make angels weep and jackasses laugh.”” Hon. Frank Oliver, who was then minister of the interior, re- plied, with his usual deliberate calmness, “‘Thave observed that the hon- orable gentleman has been one of those who laughed.’” “ Unavailable.” They say that life is shortened by Remorse, regret, and such; Then heaven help these editors Who must ‘‘regret’’ so much! Slightly Different. Ella —‘‘Did you ever read Longfellow’s ‘Bridge’?’’ Stella—‘‘No. Is his game dif- ferent from the one we play?’ DEMOCRACY. “ Mother, this is Tony Gianelli, His father keeps the peanut stall.”” RR ANY MANNERS FOR MEN. Under these circumstances you need not offer your seat. Senatorial Courtesy. Senator Vardaman, of Missis- ppi, was making his maiden speech in the Senate. * My brain reels at the idea!” he shrieked. ‘‘My soul is con- sumed within me! My speech fails! I am at a loss for words! I am burning with indigna- tion’"—— “You are out of order,’* an- nounced Presiding Officer ‘Sunny Jim’ calmly. “T guess that is what’s the matter with me,”’ said the Mis- sissippian disgustedly, ashe sank into his seat. * A Dark Secret. Willie—‘‘Say, pop, who elects the aldermen?’’ Wise father—‘‘Hush, my son! You’re too young to know.’” From Bad to Verse. Little drops of nonsense, Little grains of verse Keep the pessimistic world From growing any worse. comicbooks.com