Judge, 1913-08-16 · page 21 of 24
Judge — August 16, 1913 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **literary content rather than political satire**. The left column presents a lengthy compilation of historical poetry about kissing, ranging from Shakespeare to Burns to Milton. The selections reflect a debate contemporary to Judge's publication: whether kissing is hygienic or unhygienic—a concern rooted in early 20th-century anxieties about germ theory and "scientific" approaches to romance. The satire is gentle: Judge frames these classical poets' romantic verses against modern concerns that kissing might be unsanitary, implying the "new notion" of hygienic courtship is foolishly prudish compared to centuries of poetic celebration. The right side features unrelated advertising: landscape paintings for sale and a hotel advertisement. **No specific political figures or events are referenced.** The page satirizes a social attitude (germaphobia regarding kissing) rather than a person or scandal.
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Kisses and Kissing It will be interesting to persons who may be alive a thousand years hence to fead what poets obsessed by the new no- tion that kissing is unhygienic will by that time have said of courtship and its characteristics in eugenic and hygienic cireamstances. But it is interesting today, while a few persons still believe that kissing carries a compensation be- mii yond its risks, to read what a few of e-) the old poets have written on the subject: get “One may know by your kiss that your gin is ex- eeleat.” —Begoar's Opera. your Kiss, sunbeams, kiss he dear old face of earth, Arid bring the sap to the bursting bud, ‘And bring the flower to birth ! ins, kiss, and kiss!" = —Greek Translation, “Ifa body meet a body ‘Comin’ thro’ the rye. And a body kiss a body, Need a body ery eee eo © ew we “Some say that kissing’s a sin, But I think it’s nane ave For kissing has woun'd in thi Since ever there were twa. “Oh, if it wasna lawfu’, Lawyers warina allow it; If it wasna holy, Ministers wadna doit, it wasna modest, Y adna tak* If it wasna plenty, Puir folk wadna get it."—Burns. arid let “In delight. nd submissive charms, love. as Jupiter Oa Juno smiles when he impregns the be clouds That shed May-flowers, and pressed her matron lip With kisses pure.""—Milton. ure born and bred Between the lip: By love and wari 8 And makes more soft the bridal bed. aking virtue? Yes. ‘say? Do you but thi ined lips—then speal he sweetest language is!" — Robert Herrick, “Abigail Brown, In a bran new gown, Went down to see her sister ; When Johnathan Lee, As briak usa flea, Jomped right up and kissed her.”* —Old Song. “Cupid and my Campaspe played Atcards for kisses—Cupid paid ; He stakes his quiver, bow, and arrows, His mother’s soves and team of then down he throws Thecoral of his lips, the rose Growing on ‘s cheek (but none knows iw); With these the er; And then the dim All these did my Campaspe win. At last he bet her both his eyes ; She won, And Cupid blind did rise. O Love!” hath she done this to t What shall, alas! become of me? —John Luly. “He kissed—the last of many doubled kisses."* “We'll e'en but kiss Octavia. and we'll follow.” There and here My bluest veins to kiss: a hand that kings} Have livp'd, and trembled kissing.” “Give me a kiss—e'en this repays me.” “Tahal return once more to kiss these lips.”” “This is a soldier’ “Commend unto his lips thy favoring hand ; Kiss it, my warrior.” “Come then, and take the last warmth of my lips.”* “Then kissed me hard, Asif he plucked up kisses by the roots, That grew upon my li Shakespeare, “ Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss within th ‘And I'll not look for wi For Those Who Love The Big Outdoors REAL PICTURES OF REAL LIFE NEXT TO NATURE For those who know camp life, these pictures are like voices from some happy vacation—they are painted by a man who knows the lure of the lake and forest, the appeal of the river and what it means to make breakfast after a good, heavy rain, when the firewood hates to bum. If you don't know the pleasures of roughing it or the soothing sound of the rain beating down on your tent, the feeling of dismay when you find your canoe has broken away, then these pictures are especially alluring to the tenderfoot, as they fairly breathe of the woods and stream. The pictures are printed in full color and are mounted on good, heavy board, suitable for framing for your living room or den. The above four comprise the series: 1 A Current Event 2 After the Big Storm 3 An Unexpected Thunderstorm 4 ACold and Foggy Morning in Camp An artist's proof of any of the above will be sent postpaid for 50c., or the whole set for $1.50. This is an offer you cannot afford to miss at the reasonable price at which these pictures are offered. Your order will be filled the same day as received. The Judge Art Print Catalog, containing 62 reproductions in miniature, beautifully printed in sepia on India tint paper, will be sent to you for 10c. It shows many pictures which will appeal to you. Leslie-Judge Company 225 Fifth Avenue In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE, It will be appreciated, HOTEL IMPERIAL Broadway at 31st and 32d Streets, New York City VERLOOKING GREELY SQUARE, one block from Pennsylvania Station, The customary O reduction in rates will be given to guests who take rooms by the month, quarter or year. Why not live near your office this summer and avoid the daily crush on the transit lines? The Imperial offers all the refinements of a Fifth Avenue home, including excellent food, daintily served, at reasonable prices. Restaurant charge accounts opened with responsible patrons by arrangement with the manager. Rooms may be seen on application to the room clerk. Send for booklet and schedule of prices. COPELAND TOWNSEND Manager ROBERT STAFFORD Proprietor Tel. 6100 Madison Square comicbooks.com