Judge, 1912-05-25 · page 21 of 24
Judge — May 25, 1912 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **primarily literary and advertising content** rather than political satire. **"The Oracle at Froggi"** is a humorous poem about a pessimistic fortune-telling frog who grants wishes to various visitors—a plain-faced woman wanting beauty, a youth seeking popularity, an ambitious matron, and a statesman. The joke appears to be the frog's cynical, understated responses (shown through onomatopoeia like "Ker-dunk!" and "P'lunk!"), suggesting the frog mocks human ambitions. The remaining items are **brief jokes and anecdotes** with light social commentary: one mocks political reporting during the Taft/Roosevelt era by comparing it to war coverage; another plays on a bride's preference for uncured bacon; a third jokes about a boy neglecting dinner for baseball season. The **dominant content is advertising**: a full-page Schlitz beer advertisement emphasizing brown bottles protecting beer purity, and a Hotel Imperial advertisement highlighting dining and theatre convenience. These reflect early-20th-century commercial messaging rather than satire.
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The Oracle at Froggi Or the Pessimistic Frog. RARE old frog lived in a pool, An oracle of ancient school — Ker-dunk! ker-dunk! And people came from miles around To sit upon the magic ground And listen to his words profound— P'lunk! p'lunk! There came a maid, with freckled nose And figure squat, a faded rose— Ker-dunk! ker-dunk! “| would,’’ said she, ‘that men might say That I am fairer than the day!"’ And froggie pointed out the way— P'lunkt p'lunkt Acallow youth, with empty pate, Approached the pool at rapid gait— Ker-dunk! ker-dunk! “[ want to set the pace and be Aprince of popularity !’” And froggie answered sportily — Plunk! p'lunk! Abustling matron ventured nigh, Atrifle crude, but keen to try— Ker-dunk! ker-dunk! “I wish to soar in social skie Until I win the highest prize Acd froggie winked his canny eyes, Pilunk! p'lunk! Abooming statesman sought the frog, |A bero of the rolling log, Ker-dunk! ker-dunk! llong to see my father’s son ASenator at Washington !"’ od froggie showed him how it's done, Plunk! p'lunk! —crsstes trvin Junin, t's All in the Point of View. The reports from Constantinople as to he state of the war between Turkey nd Italy read very much like the report {Taft’s campaign from Dixon's head- marters, or of Roosevelt’s chances from nator McKinley. Heard in the Meat Market. A bride stepped into the meat market nd asked for some bacon. The clerk aid, ‘I suppose you want the cured icon, °” “Well,” answered the bride, ‘I'd ther have some that has never been It's in the Air. Now's the time when Willie’s fancy Gently turneth toward baseball. Oft he came home late to supper— Now he doesn’t dine at all. The difference between the amateur d the professional is, the amateur AIM I | Every brewer knows this and covers even the handholes of the case to keep out light. We do more. We put Schlitz in Brown Bottles. Schlitz will not spoil when the case 1s open—even though it be for months. It is only natural that Schlitz in Brown Bottles should be the home beer. The Brown Bottle protects Schlitz purity from the brewery to your glass. Order a case from your dealer teday. See that crown or cork is branded “Schlitz”, fehl he | T That Made Milwaukee Famous. Beer The ideal place to lunch or dine. One Block from New Pennsylvania Station HOTEL IMPERIAL On Broadway Thirty-first to Thirty-second music by an unexcelled orchestra. Luncheon, Where excellence of cuisine prevails, where ser- vice of the finest is efficient, yet unobtrusive. Amidst luxurious surroundings, entertained with ROBERT STAFFORD, Proprietor Dinner, or an After-Theatre Supper—in the Palm Garden, or Cafe is a distinct treat. Convenient to theatres, new shopping district, and all lines of transportation. Popular Prices. COPELAND TOWNSEND, Manager Booklet will be mailed on request In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com