Judge, 1913-01-25 · page 22 of 26
Judge — January 25, 1913 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines travel advertising with light satirical poetry. The main cartoon/illustration shows a woman in an armchair by a fireplace, imaginatively "traveling" through books while winter rages outside—visiting the Nile, Everglades, and hunting tarpon, all without leaving home. The satire gently mocks armchair travelers who experience adventure only through reading. The poem's repeated refrain "But only in a book" emphasizes this safe, vicarious experience. The page then pivots to aggressive advertising for AGWI Steamship Lines and competing steamship companies (Clyde Line, Ward Line, Mallory Line), promoting actual travel to Florida, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Mexico—essentially mocking the poem's sedentary protagonist by offering real adventure. The lower advertisements recruit sales agents and promote a "20th Century Wonder" invention, typical of early 1900s magazine filler. The "Egg View Notes" gossip column includes unrelated anecdotes about village life. The overall effect: satire followed immediately by its contradiction—urging readers to actually travel rather than imagine it.
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The Traveler. WHEN winter blurs the frosty pane And fills the air with snow, I take a liner o’er the sea And up the Nile I go. Beneath a sky of blazing blue, In sun and sand, I look Upon the ancient Pyramids— But only in a book. Or when the silver in the tube Is dropping out of sight, To everglades and lilied lakes I take a hasty flight. I shoot the ‘gator in the mud, And from a boat I hook The gamey tarpon, king of fish— But only in a book. The perils of the stormy deep, The dangers of the rail, The bills, the tips, the fleas and flies Are things that ne'er assail The traveler who, like myself, Beside the ingle-nook, On winter evenings takes a trip— But only in a book. Go to the lands of Constant Summer. Enjoy the thrill of sunlight and sparkling surf; of outdoor fun and familiar sports, Take one of the AGWI Steamship Lines and slip southward over soft, smooth, summer seas to the lands where winter is only a name, to— Florida—Cuba—Porto Rico—Mexico Texas—Bahamas—Santo Domingo — Minna Irving. Egg View Notes. Ambrose Crosslots says: ‘‘Some fel- THE RIVIERA OF AMERICA Florida, land of Eternal Flowers, is best reached by the luxurious steamers of the Clyde Line, saile ing four times weelly from New York direct to Jecksonville without change; Key West, Tampa, St. Petersburg and the West coast by the splendid eamers of the Mallory Line—drect without change. Write for rates, reservations, ete. Clyde Steamship Company Pier 36, North River, New York CUBA—MEXICO—BAHAMAS Reached by the superb steamers of the Ward Line. The most htful way to visit Nassau, seat of the British Colonial Government; Havana, the “Little Paris” with its ideal climate, excellent hotels and delightful social diversions ; and Mexico with its ancient monuments and historic ruins. For interesting booklets, rates, etc., write New York & Cuba Mail S. S. CO. Pier 14, East River, New York THE COMING COUNTRY Texas, land of nity! You owe it to your: selfto sce it. Vint Galveston, Atlantic Cay of the Southwest; San Antonio, Aransas Pass, Corpus Christi and other celebrated resorts. The Mallory Line is the only direct route to Texas without change; best way to California and Pacific Coast. For interesting descriptive matter, rates, etc., write Mallory Steamship Company Pier 45, North River, New York THE ISLAND OF ENCHANTMENT Porto Rico, rightly named “Rich Port,” rich in traditions, interest and products. You can reach it in four days and remain on board during delight ful cruise around the island. Weekly. sailings. $.S. BRAZOS, 10,000 tons, with de luxe cabins, tome with private baths, and other big steamers in winter service. Write for booklet and all information, New York & Porto Rico S.S. Co. 11 Broadway New York DISTRICT PASSENGER OFFICES PHILADELPHIA—701 Chestost St. BOSTON—192 Washington St. CHICACO—444 Com. Nat'l Bank Bldg. WASHINGTON—1306 F St., N. W. NEW YORK—290 Broadway AGENTS SALESMAN MANAGERS YOUNG OR OLD jend: demonsti ME DEAD ONES, AWAKE! START WITH THIS NEW INVENTION THE 20th CENTURY WONDER Read Ont What Others Do, So Can Yor Parker write 4 elght machines fi rane: AGENTS GENERAL AGENTS ROAD MEN MAKE MONEY MERE START NOW—TODAY lers are so pesky lazy that they wouldn’t even try to work their way out of acell!”’ The village's first permanint motor- bicycle come by express to Ote Gimber last Monday, and he has got rid of it all ready. Friday afternoon he clumb on to see how fast he could make her go. When he got about half way over to Dow Ludlum's place, he forgot how to shut the thing off. Steering into an empty field, he tore around ninety-seven times before the gasoline give out and he could stop. Till Sands, one of our prominint old maids, hasn’t had a proposal to get mar- ried for over a week, Some one snuck in and stole her phonograph. —Lalie Van Evers Baseball's Rival. Perhaps you are aware of the same, But there’s no harm in stating That there’s another national game. It’s called investigating. Forever Barred. “Do you think women will ever be successful on the police force?’’ “Not in the secret service depart- ment.’"" Once in a While. “A woman,” said a dainty dove, With a bright smile, “A woman ought to wed for love— Once in a while."” In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com