Judge, 1912-04-06 · page 8 of 28
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## "Permit Me" (Top Cartoon) A demon-like figure propositions a well-dressed woman near a pedestal. The accompanying anecdote mocks Southern racism: Mrs. Partington's granddaughter observes a swamp where "a mob scoured the swamp hunting a negro once," then remarks it "certainly does need it again!"—implying the swamp needs another lynching. This is satirizing either genuine Southern violence or satirizing those who advocate for it; the cartoon's exact stance is unclear from the image alone. ## Supporting Content The page includes lighter material: Berton Braley's humorous poem about writing formulaic Easter verses for profit, and a mock advertisement for Easter as a grand spectacle of women's fashion ("Millions of Jewels! Billions of Blossoms!") with only "A FEW MEN" mentioned—satirizing Easter's commercial feminization and consumerism. The overall page reflects Judge's mix of sharp social criticism and fashion-focused satire.
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“PERMIT ME. prepossessing swamp, a fellow-passenger pointed out the window and said, “There’s where a mob scoured the Had Come Unscoured. RS. PARTINGTON’S granddaugh- ter was traveling in the South. swamp hunting a negro once.”” As the train passed a particularly un- Mrs. Partington’s granddaughter COMING! COMING!! COMING!!! The Greatest Show on Earth! SOMETHING SEASONABLE. ‘An egg for life; a dart, decease, looked thoughtfully out a moment and then remarked, ‘Well, it cer- tainly does need it again!’" The Easiest Way. The Easter poem is a cinch! There’s really nothing to it, And, should he need to in a pinch, Most any one can do it. The recipe is very plain And simple when you try it, And if you follow it you'll gain A lot of money by it. Of eggs and chickens you must sing, And fashion’s merry revel, With lots of dope on ‘vernal spring”’ And ‘‘Cupid"’ and the ‘‘devil’’; Then flavor with a dash of love, And mix some smiles and curls in, The Easter hat and gown and glove, And put a lot of girls Then to the editor straightway You take your little lyric, And golden ducats he will pay (Of course that's meant satiric). And if you'd gain much fame in print, As authors low and high do, To finish up your little stint, You'll sign your name—as I do! Berton Braley EASTER SUNDAY One Hage, Gigantic and Unparalleled Per- formance from 11 A. M. to! P. M. Winsome Women! — Marvellous Millinery | Gorgeous Gowns! Jubilant Jewels! Fascinating Flowers! Tremendous Tout Ensemble Count ; $0,000 women in line, ) Count each more gorgeously attired than the other! ‘emt 4,000 Jupes Culottes! 40,000 Glove Fitting Skirts! 8,000 Encroyable Coats! 7,000 Empire Mutts! $0,000 Paris Pattern Mats! 50,000 Pairs Suede Pumps! $0,000 Pairs Elbow Gloves! 50,000 Pairs Silk Hose! (visible) $0,000 Pairs Straight Front Corsets! (invisibte) Millions of Jewels! Billions of Blossoms! A FEW MEN! Magnificent Musical Melange by Church Bells, Organs, Orchestras, Boy Choirs and Chattering Females! Will positively exhibit, rain or shine, on the day and date given above. COME ONE! COME ALL!! Secure standing room along the line of march in advance. What a golden silence would reign if ‘The ancients used in decoration A bat, disturbance ; lilies, peace— A new symbolic application ! Talking of flowers, many an Easter people only spoke when they had some- hat has a little due on it. thing to say. comicbooks.com