Judge, 1913-09-27 · page 21 of 24
Judge — September 27, 1913 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and humorous anecdotes** rather than political cartoons. The main illustrated item is "A Chicken Sand-Witch" by T.V. Kelly—a playful art print (25¢) depicting an attractive woman as a "sandwich," advertised for purchase. The title is a visual pun combining "chicken" with the woman's image. The "Passing the Mustard" section contains brief jokes on various topics: a sardonic quip about nations talking before war (from the Washington Star), a doctor making money from traffic accidents, a child's logic about chickens and ducks, romantic misunderstandings, and references to automobiles and bathing suits. The final anecdote about the Balkan War influencing women's fashion satirizes how fashion borrows from current events—humorously hoping future wars won't occur in "Dahomey," implying that region's fashion would be undesirable. **Context**: This reflects early-20th-century American humor sensibilities—light social commentary, gender dynamics, and contemporary references (automobiles, the Balkan War).
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“A CHICKEN SAND-.WITCH™ By T. V. Kelly In Color, 9 x 12. Double mounted on Heavy White Mat, I] 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 sent to you for 10c. It shows many pic- tures which will appeal to you. Leslie-Judge Co. 225 Fifth Avenue New York ould carry our fast-seiling pocket ial sales plan allowing return of unsold goods, $4.00 commission on each order. ENTIRELY NEW. Write for oatft today. CANFIELD MFG. CO., 208 Sigel St, Chicago, Il. HOTEL ARLINGTON 18-20 WEST 25th STREET Just off Broadway and Madison Square NEW YORK ‘Twelve-story fireproof building—handsomely furnished jodern in all respects. In the centre of the shopping and theatrical sections. Booklet. RATES, $1.00 PER DAY UP EW. AUSTIN, Mer. V. A. AUSTIN, Prop. Passing the Mustard Danger in Argument=‘‘ Don’t you think peace would be promoted if nations could be persuaded to talk things over deliber- ately before going to war?” “Possibly; but sometimes the more you talk things over, the more you find to fight about. ""— Washington Star. Business—‘‘You run your automobile very fast through the streets,’’ said the friend to the doctor. “Yes,"’ replied the man of pills and bills; ‘‘I’m always in a hurry to get there; and, besides, when times are a little dull, I can pick up a few cases on the way.’’—Cleveland Plain Dealer. know why it isn’t chickens before they’re hatched. Mother—Why, dear? Little Ethel—Coz sum of ’em might be ducks.—Ohio State Journal. Caught—‘‘In all my life,’’ she said, with a sigh, ‘‘I have seen only one man that I would care to marry.’” “Did he look like me?’’ he carelessly asked. Then she flung herself into his arms and wanted to know what secret power men possess that enables them to tell when they are loved.—Chicago Record- Herald. Beyond Their Limit—Mrs. Weepurse— Wouldn't it be fine, Harold, if some one would give us an automobile? Mr. Weepurse—What would we do if we'd burst a tire?— Youngstown Telegram, Rough on Cholly—Jack—So Kitty gave you a flat refusal? Cholly—Yes;, she said she wouldn't live in one or with one.—Boston Tran- script. His Explanation—Boss (meeting clerk at ball game)—How is this, Perkins? You asked off to go to a funeral. Clerk—Yes, sir; that’s what it’s been for the home team.—Boston Transcript. Why—‘‘Maudie’s husband won't let her wear a tight bathing suit.”” “Why not?” “‘He does not wish her to expose the family skeleton.’’—Brooklyn Life. Consideration —‘‘Would you marry a man who had no money?”" “Well,”” replied Miss Cayenne, ‘‘I should, out of consideration for him, think a long time before doing so.’"’— Washington Star. Hear! Hear!—The Balkan War fur- nished the ideas for some of the latest styles in women’s dress. With this asa criterion, it is to be hoped the next war does not break out in Dahomey.—Elmira Advertiser. Sliced Oranges with a dash of Abhott’s Bitters are gpyetizine and healthfal: Sample of bitters, by’ mail. cta. in stampa C. W. Abbott & Co,, Baltimore, Md. (ADV.) For YOU! bess for sanitre mse: ular strength —the st of perfect health, abundant nerve force—now ch through Vibration! Nine peopie out Zrery ten are only half alive! Are you? Listex— All the Benefits of Life, Strength, Youth may ed to you through Vibration. For Vibra- tien pe eee will oe away the years like maple, Every nerve. every Gore in your ‘whole body will fairly tingle with the force of your own awakened Ree eon oak. Your biged lseent hurnain to: . Your along through every vein ‘artery and tiny capillary. All fold. Special Offer for a Limited Time Up with an ordinary rocker t0 For ashort time only we } 02.78 Sn, crtany recess te are making q remarkable No ext Sore er tate troductory | ment fate Cross, Elece Specie wy x3 ee | tne Vitessce may be connected swith the electric Current in your Pears’ Soap is not medicated: just good, pure soap. Contains no free alkali to injure the deli- cate texture of the skin. Matchless “for the com- plexion. Extablished in 1789 In answering advertisements.please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com