Judge, 1913-08-23 · page 19 of 24
Judge — August 23, 1913 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising with college humor sidebars**—not political satire. The bulk of the space features product ads (Beeman's Pepsin Gum, Hotel Dresden, Hunter Whiskey, rail lines). The left column reprints jokes from college publications, depicting conventional early-20th-century college humor: a country girl transformed by six weeks into a frivolous "butterfly" who abandons work for dancing; jokes about tango dancing, divorce, and courtship; and a "henpecked husband" joke. These reflect period anxieties about women's newfound mobility and leisure activities—particularly the tango, which was considered scandalous. **The satire is mild and social, not political**: it gently mocks changing gender roles and modern courtship, but presents no identifiable political figures or events. The humor relies on assumptions familiar to 1910s readers: the danger of idleness, the impropriety of women's independence, and traditional marital dynamics. The page captures period attitudes but contains no commentary on governance, current events, or named public figures.
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With The College Wits Development THE CHRYSALIS Tawdry, wide of skirt, afraid; Slouchy, timid, country maid, Dancing like a load of hay. Come to work—all work, no play. THE BUTTERFLY (Lapse of six weeks) Dainty, neatly gowned, demure; Self-reliant, poised and sure, Trips the tango light of toe. Work? Nope! Always on the go. —Michigan Gargoyle. He Knew There Was—Abner—There’s some good stuff in Lemuel. Lemuel’s room-mate —I should say there was. He just finished eating a pound of fadge that Amaryllis sent up to me.— Cornell Widow, justified—He—You think she is justi- fied in asking a divorce? She—Certainly. Her husband abso- lately refuses to let her go to any tango teas with her former suitors.—Dartmouth Jack o’ Lantern, Some Boston Beans Pennsylvania Punch Bowl. Putting Him Right—Youth—Will you be my wife? Miss Suffrage—No; but you may be ny husband.—Stanford Chaparral, Mother! The Axel Ikeep six honest serving men; They taught me all I knew. Their names are What and Why and When And Where and How and Who. —Michigan Gargoyle. Never Mind—First fusser—Jimmy had tough luck, didn’t he? Second fusser—Hadn't heard of it. First fusser—He called Miss C—— his Baby Bumble Bee. Second fusser—Well? First fusser—She stung him.—Michi- gon Gargoyle, Who? Lady, with the eyes that smile And my roses at your breast, Of the college things worth while, Queening you has been the best. But a fancy mocks me. When Iam gone and far from here, Who will send you roses then? Who'll be queening you next year? —Stanford Chaparral. His Idea —Justwed— My wife hasn't spoken to me for a whole day! Henpeck—Lucky dog!—Brooklyn Citi- sen. The Original. All Others Are Imitations Peppermint or Wintergreen Flavor FOR SALE EVERYWHERE HOTEL DRESDEN 149.51 West 44th St. NEW YORK 100 Feet East of Broadway In the Heart of Everything In the Center of the Club, Theatrical and Hotel District Suites of Parlor, Bedroom and Bath— $3.00, $4.00, $5.00 per day. Single Room and Bath—$2.00, $2.50 per day. ATTRACTIVE WEEKLY RATES Phone—Bryant 1463 J. Carl Tucker, Prop. Shortest i) Quickest ~™ and Best Line Between NEW YORK and MONTREAL Highway to Canada’s Famous Kesorte— The Delaware & Hudson Through trains provide adequate travel comforts and con- veniences, Modern equipment—automatic block signals, ex- | cellent dining service. Steamer lines as well as rail, both of the same high stand- ard, lend variety to the summer trip and make the Lake George. Lake Champlain and Adirondack resorts enjoyably accessible. For an intimate acquaintance with the resorts in Northern Kew York—Lake Gcorge, Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks, ooperstown and otbery— wed book of 380 delightful and ma Upon receipt of 6 cents postage. A. A. HEARD, G. P. A.. Albany, N.Y. New York City Information Bureau, 1354 Broadway THE DELAWARE & HUDSON LINES ~ HUNTER WHISKEY In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. HEALTH HOSPITALITY AND GOOD CHEER Sold at all first-class cafes and by jobbers. ‘WM. LANAHAN & SON, Baltimore, Md. PEEEEEEEEEEES comicbooks.com