Judge, 1912-03-23 · page 23 of 24
Judge — March 23, 1912 — page 23: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **humorous writing advice** disguised as satire. The "Grablets" section mocks popular commercial fiction formulas of the era through fictional editorial advice: 1. **Ocean yarns** should use nautical jargon to appeal to unsophisticated readers 2. **Western tales** exploit "tenderfeet" (Eastern city dwellers) craving Wild West fantasies 3. **Wall Street novels** feature corrupt industrialists—formulaic but profitable 4. **Problem plays** about divorce generate public controversy that boosts sales The satirical point: Publishers and writers cynically exploit reader appetites for sensational, morally questionable content. Authors should abandon literary integrity for commercial success. The remaining short jokes mock everyday absurdities (stammering barbers, inherited bad habits, Shakespeare clubs). The page is otherwise **advertisements**—tailors, hotels, gin, a press-clipping bureau—typical of Judge magazine's revenue model. No specific political figures or events are referenced; this is cultural/literary satire targeting popular taste and publishing industry cynicism.
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Grablets Authorship Hints. | think I'l] write an ocean yarn and put in lots of gui Aboat the lee hawse capstan boom, and all that sort of stuff; for sailor terms are quite tie thing, as poblist *rs agree, . And serve to give a tarry twist to stories of the sea. —Louisville Courier-Journal. Orwhy not write & Western tale, with cowboys on the shoot, Aod with a charming school teacher who joved a rude galoot? For Western dope is still the go—its sale has been increased Anong the guileless tenderfeet who read gach things back East. —Denver Republican. Orwhy not write a Wall Street book, pow BF yith financiers galore ereit Wf 404 captains of industry who are rotten to the core? Our hero makes his millions and the wicked broker yell We know it’s guff, but way out West this is the stuff that sell —Cincinnati Enquirer, Bat why not write a problem play on marriage and divorce, With situations quite ‘‘ris-kay’’? You'll hit the mark, of course. Jast raise the agitation that it ought to be suppressed, Then take a long vacation, while the public does the rest.—G. G. G. Crossing the Pond.—‘‘I’m afraid we night run into an iceberg.”’ “The danger is very slight, aunti: brand “Well, give the captain a dollar, any- ©€f Pow, and then he'll be extra careful. 3 low Mowisville Courier-Journal. price roti i ‘woo i ourself, doesn’t it stand Not so very long. I can shave m. scom- ffvlf quicker than my old barber could.”” edt ff “Idon’t believe it.’” takes Bf “It's a fact! You see, he stammers ickes Beribly.""—Catholic Times. ; bet farm. fj The Influence of Heredity.—‘‘ Well n the ad Vv pleton, “I un ksco, s ited your garage ckess ff “Yes,"'said Jimpson. “My chauffeur sx Bsa fine, bouncing bab: Wonderful } the [i of heredity, too, Wimp. I went in \met PP ee the little beggar last night, and jhtier PPttonks like a horn and spends most of time lying on his back blowing auto- stabbles.""— Harper's Weekly. “So your Shakespeare Club is a great e of pPecess?"” Yes. We have accumulated enough “et for non-attendance to take us all to wie. %, 34 and 36 Bleecker Street aol. ‘arehouse, 20 Beekman Street, New York AU. KINDS OF PAPER MADE TO ORDER » Tailors ForAmerica’s Best. Dressers-Why not you? OUR SOOO DEALERS T!ROUGHOUT THE U.S. ARE READY TO TAKE YOUR MEASURE SEND FOR FASHION / MAGAZINE FREE See Our Great $20.00 Pure Wool Blue Serge Suiting No. 444. Quality and Workmanship Guaranteed. Write for Name of Our Dealer in Your Locality. ST. DENIS BROADWAY AND 11TH STREET NEW YORK CITY. Within Easy Access of Every Point of Interest. Half Block from Wanamaker's. 5 minutes’ walk of Shopping District. NOTED FOR: Excellence of Cuisine, Com- fortable Appointments, Courteous Service and Homelike Surroundings. ROOMS ${/.00 PER DAY AND UP EUROPEAN PLAN Table d’Hote Breakfast 50c. WM. TAYLOR & SON, Inc. ALSO “HOTEL MARTINIQUE, Broadway and 33rd Street. ORDINARY LUE A delightful DRINK; an excellent TONIC for the KIDNEYS and BLADDER. Ask for it anywhere liquors are sold. Press Cutting Bureau will send you all ne which may ap; ROMEIKE’ pear friends, or any subject on which you may want “up to date.” Every newspaper and periodical of importance i United | States and Europe ie searched, Terms, Rom $5.00 for 100 notices. HENRY ullding, Chicago, mm. | Avenue, New York. @ jaN\eerrage 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 LOUNGING-ROOMS SUMMER TERRACE GARDEN and SUN-PARLOR BILLIARD-ROOM GRILL MUSIC EXCELLENT CUISINE AND SERVICE The most madera hotel in America, where elegance, reéne: ment aad comfort can be obtained at popular prices. OPEN ALL YEAR CENTRALLY LOCATED At Peachtree Street and Ponce de Leon Avenue ATLANTA, GEORGIA IKE, 106-110 Seventh In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com