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This is primarily a **classified advertisements and humor page** from Judge magazine. The right side features ads for dubious health products (the "White Cross Electric Vibrator" promising strength and vitality through vibration), a hotel, riding school, and olive oil capsules—typical early 20th-century patent medicine marketing. The center column contains brief **satirical jokes** on contemporary topics: - **Political satire**: Senator Sorghum will reverse his positions once enough constituents disagree—mocking politician opportunism - **Wireless technology**: A senator disappointed wireless messages still require paper, reflecting public confusion about new inventions - **Gender dynamics**: A joke suggesting wives "countermand" husbands' authority - **Economic anxiety**: Worried a doctor will prescribe expensive beef if prices rise to a dollar per pound The "Passing the Mustard" section references "tango baths"—a Paris society fad of ice-water immersion. These are light, topical jokes reflecting early 1900s American concerns: technology, politics, marriage relations, and economic pressures. The page layout and tone are characteristic of Judge's mix of advertising and gentle social commentary.

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Achershaug, M.M.D. (Norway), has made a great sensatin tozished the medical profession. x STA "Ita wonderful resulta have as. The Book, WITH EARLINGTON 27th Street, West of Broadway NEW YORK EUROPEAN PLAN @A Step from Broadway. @ 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 pay mote when our service is equalled only y the best? SINGLE ROOMS, $1.00 E. W. WARFIELD, Manager | Passing the Mustard Next!—Jiggs—Paris society has adopted tango baths. Jaggs—Tango baths—what d’ye mean? Jiggs—A tub of ice water. You slip in and wiggle out.—Buffalo Express. The Pessimist—‘‘He’s always finding something new to worry about.’” “What's his latest?” “He's afraid that if beef goes to a dol- lar a pound, his doctor will prescribe it three times a day.’’—Atlanta Constitu- tion. Something Different—‘‘Oh, Willie, Willie!” exclaimed his mother, shocked and grieved. ‘How often have I told you not to play with that naughty John- son boy?”” “Marama,”’ said William, who appeared in a regrettable state of disorder and with a bruised face, in utter disgust, ‘‘do I look as if I had been playing with any- body ?’’— Delineator. Tust the Man—‘“‘I understand you got into jail,’’ said the warden, ‘‘on account of a glowing mining prospectus."” “T was quite optimistic,’’ admitted the gentlemanly prisoner. “Well, the Governor wants a report on conditions in my jail. I want you to write it.’’ — Pittsburgh Post. Political Progress—‘‘Some of your con- stituents are disagreeing with you,’’ said the trusted lieutenant. “Well, keep tab on them replied Senator Sorghum; ‘‘when enough dis- agree with me to constitute a reliable majority, I’m going to turn around and agree with them.’?— Cleveland Plain Dealer. His Mistake—‘‘Senator Wombat is bit- terly disappointed in the wireless sys tem.’” “How so? “He thought you could send a wireless message without anything being put on paper.’’— Kansas City Journal. He Knew—Mr. Henfusser— These Brah- mas are a very old breed of fowl. Mr. Borden-Lodge—I know it. We had the founder of the family for dinner at my boarding-house.—Kansas City Star. on The Real Boss—Wigg—Young Bjones thinks he is a born leader. Wagg—Oh, many a fellow who thinks he was born to command marries a woman who was born to countermand.—Phila- delphia Record. One of His Resolutions—‘‘I’d like to have you tell me honestly your opinion of my husband,’’ she said. “You'll have to excuse me, madam,’ he replied. ‘‘I swore off that kind of language the first of the year.’’— Yonkers Statesman. Here’s Health and Power, ALL YOURS! Strength that is more than mere muscular strength. 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