Judge, 1912-04-13 · page 19 of 24
Judge — April 13, 1912 — page 19: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several satirical pieces and period advertisements reflecting early 20th-century American concerns. **"Revolutions and Us"** critiques American hypocrisy: the U.S. sells weapons to Central and South American revolutionaries, then complains when those countries experience instability. The satire points out the contradiction—Americans profit from arms sales while condemning the resulting upheaval. **Medical humor pieces** ("The Complaint," "Destructive Theology," "Easy") are unrelated joke columns typical of Judge's format, playing on doctor-patient exchanges and church anecdotes. The remaining content is primarily **period advertising**: Cooks champagne emphasizing "purity," Evans Ale, Challenge collars and cuffs, and G&W Canadian Whisky—all marketed with patriotic or quality-focused appeals typical of the era. The page exemplifies Judge's mix of political commentary and commercial content, with the opening editorial representing the magazine's satirical voice on foreign policy issues.
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Revolutions and Us. EALLY, ought we to be critical of those Central and South American countries that incline so much and so frequently to revolution? Many of these outbreaks would not occur if the materials for carrying them on were not gold in this country. Probably the stop- page of the Texas gateway will not affect the arms market in this country toa noticeable degree. The only ship- ments that have passed through Texas have been to Mexico. But still the water routes are open to that country and to the others farther south. The 4 point is, however, that, if we sell muni- iY tions of war to the revolutionists of . fault with them for using their pur- ] ees. should be your first consideration \ The Complaint. in buying champagne—on purity Quoth the doctor, ‘‘I think, from the depends its healthfulness and the way that you squeal, . You have injured the tendon inside your left heel.”” deliciousness. Then the patient exclaimed, with sur- prise in his face, “Why, my father sprained his in the | very same place!” lIzszetra Dry “aha!' cried the doctor. ‘To science ‘tis plain, An inherited tendency causes your Clt pain! lAMMIpPAG rane Destructive Theology. | At a certain New England church the pulpit was occupied one Sunday morning bya minister from a neighboring town. A few days later the preacher received acopy of a local paper with the follow- and just right aging. fi perfection of its life, bouquet and is absolutely pure—its sparkle, fragrance and supreme deliciousness are the result of the best of grapes, a superior process, careful bottling ing item marked: ‘*The Rev. —— sup- Costs less than foreign champagnes only plied the pulpit at the Congregational because i* pays no duty (60¢ on the pint) church last Sunday, and the church will and no ocean freight (40). tow be closed three weeks for repairs.”” An Appreciation. WE'RE with you, jovial, jocular Junce! And WITH the day that brings your blessed birth We hail YOU heartily, nor would be- grudge Summer Resorts To you, our JUDGE, the merit in your win trade and na popatarity: is another mirth! pentare 3 “The doctors have finally decided what caused Smith’s illness."’ “Had a consultation, eh?" | | “No; autopsy.’* Better than Scotch Better than trish coe the Reception. —‘* le no talkee G & W inee velly well,” explained the host- a Canadian 83, upon greeting the visitor from the newest republic. TF inttctavorite ite beverage of the Grand Army Whisky “ ; ti has made vaceil No matter,’’ responded the latter. day: ri Distilled by Gooderham & Worts, Limited, Toronto, Canada “I ean converse tolerably well in Eng- tae Aaa ing pion a aa Better than Bourto Better than & . tet thas Bourton ster than Rye lish.""—Louisville Courier-Journal. (IL. EVANS @ SONS Fatabs 1780 HUDSON N. ¥. —— . 19 In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com