Judge, 1914-03-21 · page 20 of 24
Judge — March 21, 1914 — page 20: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily an **advertising page** with humorous filler content rather than political satire. The page features ads for Cook's champagne, Vaseline Hair Tonic, and marriage/self-help books, alongside a section titled "Passing the Mustard" containing brief comedic anecdotes. The humor is domestic and observational rather than political: jokes about wives losing musical interests after having children, elevator accidents, and men's reluctance to take stairs. One anecdote mocks a near-sighted man who mistook a submarine postcard for a fish photo. The champagne ad emphasizes American superiority over imported wines—a common early 20th-century marketing angle during rising nationalist sentiment, though this appears commercial rather than satirical. The page reflects period attitudes about marriage, gender roles, and class aspirations typical of Judge's middle-class readership, but contains no identifiable political cartoons or caricatures of public figures.
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Add Distinction to Your Dinner Let it express the dif- ference between mere money-spending and dis- criminating choice sparkling with life and purity, every bubble bursting with sponta- neous gaiety, full of the delicate fragrance of the grape, delightful of flavor —no amount of money can buy a wine to surpass in quality this American champagne. Costs less than imported cham- pagnes because the cost of the import duty and ocean freight is added to the price of foreign made wines. You pay for quality alone when you } buy Cook’s. Sold Everywhere Served Everywhere AmeRicaAN Wine Co. 8T. LOUIS yr | Every Married Couple | and all who contemplate marriage hould this complete informative book The Science of a New Life” By JOHN COWAN, M. D. Endorsed and recommended by fore- most medical and religious critics throughout the U. S. Unfolds the secrets of married bappings so often revealed too late! No like it to be had at the price. We can only givea few of the chapter subjects here as this book is not meant for children. (Agents ele ated hing Co., Sew fort Gey Passing the Mustard How It Was—‘‘Your wife used to like to sing, and she played the piano a lot. Now we don’t hear her at all. How's that?’” “She hasn’t the time. We have two children."” “Well, well! After all, children are a blessing !'’"—Dallas News. Something Harder—‘‘There’s nothing so hard to ride as a young bronco,’’ said the Westerner. “Oh, I don’t know,’’ replied the man from back East. ‘‘Did you ever try the water wagon?’’—Toledo Blade. Some Fish—Cook—The gang has the laugh on Beanbrough. Frye—What’s the idea? Cook—When Beanbrough was in Flor- ida, he sent what he said was a postcard picture of a big fish he caught. Frye—Is that so? Cook—Yes; but, you know, he isa trifle nearsighted, and the postcard he picked out bore the picture of a submarine boat. — Youngstown Telegram. Her Line of Interest—‘‘John, did you read about this Denver millionaire giving his wife a diamond tiara?” “"No,"” “It's in all the papers. Why don't you keep posted on current events?’’—Pitts- burgh Post. Satisfied—Counsel—I'm sorry I couldn’t do more for you. Convicted client—Don't mention it, guv’nor; ain’t five years enough?—Lon- don Opinion. Another One Dissatisfied— Wife—I won- der if Mr. Van Dusen hasn’t seen better days? Husband—Oh, yes! Van Dusen wasn’t always married, I don’t think !—Chicago Record-Herald. Theory—‘‘I always believe in saving something for a rainy day.”” **How much have you saved?”” “Oh, I haven’t saved anything; but I believe in it.’""—Chicago Record-Herald. To Music—‘‘Here, waiter!’’ said the rude man in the cafe. ‘*Tell the orches- tra to play ‘Carmen’ while I eat this beefsteak. “Yes, sir. Might I inquire why?” “I want to hear the Toreador song. I feel like a bull fighter.’’—New York Globe. Not for Him—Cyrus (entering a six- teenth-floor office of the Syndicate Build- ing, perspiring and panting) — Them stairs must be sev’ral miles long! Occupant of office—Why didn’t you come up in one of the elevators there? Cyrus—Not much! I jes see one of ’em full 0’ people fall down that hole there !—Bohemian. A Health-giving dressing for the scalp. Prevents dandruff and falling of the hair. Gets right down to the roots and gives just the necessary stimulation needed to keep the hair in perfect condition. For sale everywhere. Send 10c for Trial Size Bottle CHESEBROUGH MFG. COMPANY (Consolidated) 1734 State Street New York | WANT GOOD MEN Would you take a steady job where you can clear $30.00 weekly with opportunity to be district man- ‘ager at $2000 yearly? No experience Me Bigeiaatne team pts ‘Cataiog. OFTIS Sve eee "retarm st cor expen. MSECLUD Dept, pe1e 100M. State St, CHICAGO, ILL Made-to-Measure Express S$ 75 Prepaid Pants cut ——— in the latest le, Made-to-your individual . Fit, workmanship and wear guaranteed. No Extra Charge for peg tops, no matter how extreme you order them. Agents Wanted 3} A good live hustler in every town to} take orders for our celebrated made-to- measure clothes. Samples of all the latest materials FREE. We Pay Big Money to our agents everywhere. Turn your| spare time into cash by taking orders for our stylish clothes. Write today for| beautiful FREE outfit. THE PROGRESS TAILORING CO., Dept. 1613, Chicage| In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com