Judge, 1913-06-28 · page 14 of 25
Judge — June 28, 1913 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page presents a comic strip titled "Scent by Parcel Post; or, Why It Doesn't Pay To Interfere with Uncle Sam's Mail," satirizing the US Postal Service's reliability and the dangers of shipping perishable goods. The narrative follows "Pretzelschmidt's Cheese" being sent via mail in an "extra strong box." The story culminates in "The Great Mail-Train Robbery," where the package apparently gets stolen or lost during transit—a humorous exaggeration of postal mishaps. The satire's point: mailing valuable items is risky; the postal system, despite its official authority, cannot guarantee safe delivery. The title's reference to "Uncle Sam's Mail" invokes government legitimacy while the comedic plot undermines it. Below are unrelated joke snippets about waiting on trolley switches, fireworks prohibition versus alcohol legality, and swimming ability for newlyweds—typical period humor emphasizing social inconveniences and courtship anxieties.
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JUDGE'S MOTION PICTURES PRETZELSCHMIDIS CHEESE BECOMES HE RECEIVES AN ORDER BY MAIL AND THE CHEESE 1S SENT” IN AW EXTRA STRONG BOX ¥.... THE GREAT MAIL-TRAIN ROBBERY Scent by Parcel Post; or, Why It Doesn't Pay To Interfere with Uncle Sam's Mail. What Is Worse «<DEL, DEAR," pouted the pretty girl in irtitation, as the trolley car came to a standstill, ‘what is worse than waiting on a switch?” “Trying to pass on the same rail, madam," responded a gentleman beside her. What Happened “You know what happened to the man who said, ‘I can’t’?’” “Sure; he got ‘canned.’ ’" While in all of the large cities fireworks have been prohibited firewater is still permitted to be on the job. Curious RETTY bride, in his canoe, Ere you paddle off with him, Listen—I would question you: Did you ever Icarn to swim? Most of Love's classes are taught at night school. comicbooks.com