Judge, 1912-06-08 · page 23 of 24
Judge — June 8, 1912 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and humorous short pieces**, not political satire. The content includes: **"Mooning" Section**: A series of brief comic poems playing on the phrase "when the new moon glistened," each from different newspapers. They're punchlines about romantic mishaps, drunkenness, job loss, and marital disputes—simple, everyday humor. **Other Humor Snippets**: Short jokes about a church service announcement about hell, railroad insomnia, marital role-reversal, and a girl breaking her engagement. These are gentle domestic comedy with no political edge. **Advertisements**: The page is dominated by product ads (Apollinaris water, The Whittier Inn, Hotel Puritan, barber supplies, paper warehouse, whiskey). These are standard period advertising with no satirical intent. **No Notable Political Cartooning**: Despite being from *Judge*, a satirical magazine, this particular page contains no identifiable political cartoons or social commentary requiring historical context beyond general early-20th-century domestic humor.
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Mooning. Once when the new moon glistened So siender in the west, I looked across my shoulder And a wild wish stirred my breast. j —Rose Terry Cooke. Once when the full moon glistened, As full moons often do, I leaned against a lamp post And could swear that I saw two. —Springfield Union. Once when the new moon glistened Like a slender flaming daub, I wished across my shoulder And, the next day, lost my job. —Chicago Record-Herald. Once when the new moon glistened And sent its rays afar, You leaned against my bosom And broke my last cigar. —Detroit Free Press. Once when the new moon glistened, I did not think it strange When wife stole in the moonlight And gobbled all my change. —Yonkers Statesman. Once when the new moon glistened I had the speeding bug, And a copper got my number And put me in the jug. Come on In; the Fire’s Fine. Church announcement in an exchange reads as follows: “Next Sunday; hell; its state and duration. You are welcome.'’—Detroit News, One Remedy. Kind lady—‘‘ You look tired.’” Railroad conductor—‘Yes, I'm troubled with insomnia.’” Kind lady—*‘Poor fellow, why don’t they put you on a sleeping-car?’’—Stan- ford Chaparral. madam, Man's Inconsistency. Mrs, Peck—*My husband was such an ardent lover. You should have seen how he pressed his suit on me.”* Mrs. Heck—'Yes, and now he com- | plains because you wear the trousers.’ —Boston Transcript. A Girl’s Way. | “Iam going to learn to swim this j summer.’ “I thought George taught you last summer."* “But I am no longer engaged to George.’’— Washington Herald. Every lover of @ good cocktail should call for mg utakes the best. CW. AbMtt & Apr ollinaris “THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS,” A Delicious and: Refreshing Drink. A Safeguard against Indigestion, Gout and Rheumatism. DRIVE away the blues. Hang this picture where you can see this baby’s jolly little face. THE FAMILY JEWEL It's only 25c. In colors, handsomely mounted, ready to frame. (Special Note) We've a line of stunning pictures—all subjects. 25e to $2.50, Send 10c for catalogue. Make your selection. ‘VARICOSE VEINS, ™232°5| JUDGE 225 Fifth Ave. New York | “Dotet Puritan] Commonwealtb Ave., g Boston 2S The Distinctive Boston House = Booklet on request ¥ E. P, COSTELLO, Manager other an matter how ant h se name and addres and Building, Chicago, Ti. NENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PARER WAREHOUSE jos. 22, 14 and 36 Bleecker Street Branch Warchotine, 20 Beekman Street, New York ALL KINDS OF PAPER MADE TO ORDER The Whittier Inn Sea Gate—New York Harbor An Ideal Hotel Home for Summer—Open from May to November ‘The Inn is situated ina private park maintained by the local cot- tage community. Rooms with private bath and porch, Rooms are available in nearby cottages to those who prefer them, service and privileges of the Inn being the same. A clean broad beach with ample bathing facilities. ‘Tennis, base- ball, rowing and sailing. Private boat service to and from New York City. Also’ frequent train service to Brooklyn. Telephone Garage A Delightful Place—Just 45 Minutes by Private Boat from New York Rates and Booklet Upon Application In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. I’, will be appreciated. ont. Wantes i a evened Coat & eae? tn Michigan Stee! The Secret of its. comicbooks.com