Judge, 1912-08-10 · page 3 of 24
Judge — August 10, 1912 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct elements: **Top Section:** A humorous debate about flower nomenclature. The illustrated flowers are named after romantic or rural concepts (Dandelion, Cowslip, Pussy Willow, etc.). Three characters—Sweet Sixteen, Sour Bachelor, and He—debate whether Cupid is "shown as an infant" because love has "no age" or because the devil is "overworked." The joke plays on conventional romantic sentiment versus cynical observations about love and marriage. **Main Cartoon:** Titled "All Weapons Look Alike to Him," it depicts a woman wielding Cupid (the cherub) as a weapon or tool on a leash. The accompanying verse suggests Cupid's dart is an effective romantic weapon. The satire appears to mock romantic love as a form of control or manipulation, portraying Cupid as weaponized for conquering hearts—a commentary on courtship dynamics of the era.
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1 onder. yancery chanot. Maine, ny will uscripts » receive held re ligrations conte nd Great jan Prot Dandelion. Cowslip. Pussy Willow. Sweet William Tiger Lily. IF FLOWERS LOOKED AS WE NAME THEM. The Truth at Last. Which Is True? S THERE seens to have arisen some discussion as to where Moses was when the light went out, it might be well to inform inquirers that he was in debt—rather heavily—to the elec- tric-light company. Sweet sixteen—‘‘I believe that the reason Cupid is always shown as an i fant is because there is no age in love. Sour bachelor—‘*Humph! It’s be- cause the poor little devil is so over- worked he can’t grow!" ALL WEAPONS LOOK ALIKE TO HIM. Dan Cupid fences with rare skill, Although his weapon is the dart; And no maid yet has turned his will When he has aimed to pink her heart. Fox Glove. Horse Radish. His Reply. She (for the 'steen-hundreth, more or less, time)—‘‘Oh, darling, do you really and truly love me?”” He (a trifle grimly)—‘‘Now, look-a- here, Gladys! Do you want me to put up a cash bond?” comicbooks.com