Judge, 1913-09-20 · page 21 of 24
Judge — September 20, 1913 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and light humor pieces** rather than political satire. The main illustrated content shows "A Chicken Sand-Witch"—a T.V. Kelly drawing advertising prints for sale. The title is a visual pun: the image depicts an attractive woman in a provocative pose, marketed as "sweet enough to eat" at 25 cents. This represents the era's casual objectification of women through double entendre. The remainder consists of humorous observations on daily life ("Passing the Mustard"), quips about marriage and economics, and numerous advertisements (liquor, heaters, diamonds, leather goods). One joke mocks women's fashion choices, suggesting they deliberately dress impractically to sustain industries. The social context: this reflects 1910s-era attitudes toward gender, consumerism, and courtship. There is no identifiable political content—it's entertainment and commerce aimed at middle-class readers.
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(c) cestis-suvGe co. “A CHICKEN SAND-WITCH” By T. V. Kelly In Color, 9 x 12. Double mounted on Heavy White Mat, II x 14 Twenty-five Cents “A Chicken Sand-witch” —sweet enough to eat. On our menu she is listed at 25c., so || | send your quarter right away and we'll serve you immediately, | while the "chicken" season is | here. She will make a mighty | attractive addition to your living room or den. Send Today or You'll Be Sorry The Judge Art Print Catalog, containing | 62 reproductions in Miniature, beautifully printed in sepia on India tint paper, will be seat to you for 10c. It shows many pic- tues which will appeal to you. | Leslie-Judge Co. 225 Fifth Avenue New York ‘MY WIFE AND I HAVE PARTED.” “That's easily fixed. Send her a diamond tg or La Vallicre from Loftis Bros. & Co., the Damond Credit House, Dept. D-874, Chicago, L” Send for catalog. (Adv The Giant Heater WILL HEAT ANY ORDINARY ROOM 18 EATHER AT ALMOST 0 CONT argrs Preval, atu, Tiare 2 a Rooklet Melted Pee. THELLANT MEATEN COnt0® Temple StoSprtogtieta Mane, NOT THE “CALL OF THE WILD,” BUT Se “call of the diamond” is in every body's mind, for catalog and open a charge account at pie & Co., Diamond Merchants and Jew- D-874, "Chicago, I . (Adw.) Passing the Mustard Life. A steady job somewhere that pays, One you can keep as long as those Who have to give you blame or praise Are satisfied the way work goes. A two-piece suit just twice a year For winter and for summer wear; And one nice garment for the dear And one good second best to spare. Six dresses each for those who've come Into your little world of strife To share the rib roast and the crumb With the enshrined and frugal wife. A trolley ride just now and then When paper and cigar grow stale; Two picture shows a week or when The odd change left will best avail The theatre parquet for two, Six nights at intervals when they Have something that’s worth seeing through And, maybe, one meal in cafe. A quarter for collection plate Each Sunday through the punctual year; And now and then—no special date— A bottle of imported beer. The baseball games when team is home, The circus and the Wild West show; One lecture—got to feed the dome— Medicine, doctor, lawn to mow. Grocer, the ice man, coal and milk, The baker, huckster—then Louise Must have that bodice made of silk, And Benny needs a hat, dear, please! Sometimes laid off, and then the cloud A shadow that is hardest borne, But that love lifts the settled shroud And faith illumineth the morn, Patience, content and sacrifice Of both hearts to a common end— The children and a home—there lies The kind of average life we spend! —Baltimore Sun. Economic Defense—‘‘Why don’t women dress sensibly ?"" “If they did, half the industries of the world would go to smash.’’—Louisville Courier-Journal. One Summer Satisfaction—Crawford— Did your wife have a good time in the country? Crabshaw—No; the only thing that reconciled her was the thought that she stayed away two weeks longer than the woman next door.—Town Topics. The Difference—Willie—Paw, what is the difference between genius and talent? Paw—Talent gets paid every Satur- day, my son.—Cincinnati Enquirer. A teaspoontal of Abbott's Bitters with your Grape Prutt pater an ideal anpetizing tonic, Sample of bitters by mail, Seta in stamps. C. W. Abbott & tmore, Md. (ADV.} Try One of Our Dry Varieties At all dealers cr Heublein & Bro. Sole Prop’s, Hartford New York Leaden Danda Leather Key- Purse 25e' Your Name Stamped In Gold Sc Pluveid | for'Penkaite 406 IVs convenient. prevents keya from rusting, ts a neat ease for the ( gee GEMS Stand acid and fire diamond test, | scratch a file and ’ us y S2 cut glass, Brilliancy guaran- x teed 2Syears. Mounredin ie solld gold diamond mountings. ire them before: pes ti ae 1 send i) any eezie. ring. Pia or ead ate tion ~ all charges prepaid. No. mou a and iP Cipcestatactory: ‘Write today for free cataoe. Wabi Bide-. Indianapolis WHITE VALLEY OEM COS 773 HOTEL EARLINGTON | 27th Street, West of Broadway NEW YORK EUROPEAN PLAN QA Step from Broadway. q Absolutely Fireproof. Quiet as a Village at Night. q Your Comfort Our Aim Always. Parlor, Bedroom and Bath, front of house, one person, $2.50; two people, $3.50. Why ee goote when our service is equalled only SINGLE ROOMS, $1.00 E. W. WARFIELD, Manager ll In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com