Judge, 1914-04-18 · page 22 of 24
Judge — April 18, 1914 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and subscription solicitation**, not political satire. The dominant content includes: **Main Editorial Feature**: Henri Bizarre, identified as "Art Editor Paris Edition," solicits subscriptions for a special Paris Edition of Judge launching May 2, 1914. He writes in exaggerated French-accented English ("Jean on the place"—meaning "Johnny on the Spot"), promoting the upcoming Parisian satirical edition. **Advertisements**: The page contains typical early-1900s product ads (White Rock mineral water, Havana cigars, watch lighters, diamond gems, and patent services). **Humor Sections**: Small captioned cartoons and joke exchanges address domestic/romantic situations ("Passing the Mustang," "Spiteful," "A Like Errand") with no apparent political content—just period comedy about relationships and everyday life. The page reflects Judge's international reach and expansion into European markets during the pre-WWI era, though the actual satirical content is minimal here.
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SPECIAL! Judge PAY 2°77 1914 Edition Parisienne which I am engage to produce on le 2 Mai, will, I am delight to state be how you say en Anglais, “‘Jean on the place !’"* Ce sera un numéro spéciale- ment amusant of your journal comique et satirique. Any of your clientelle which is not yet subscribe for your journal, voici une excellente opportu- nité to make her acquaintance. (Signed) HENRI BIZARRE, Art Editor Paris Edition. *Johnny on the Spot. All of which means that if you are not a subscriber, now is the time for you to send us One Dollar, in return for which you will receive JUDGE for three months, including the ‘‘Paris Edi- tion.’” Havana Cigars only 25° uperb Cuban Special. New achievement in cigar tobaceo—thoroughly seasoned leaf, A rich eigarot mellow gad exquisite tropic favor strictly hand-made, 4% in. ‘Agrecably satiety Ing to amokers of costly Havana clears, By Post Free! stamrg and get five FRENCH TOBACCO CO., Dept. 35, Statesvill NEW MODEL WATCH-SHAPED 50 AUTOMATIC LIGHTER Ic Most attractive and useful article ever pre- sented. Operated with one hand; gives an instantaneous light. No battery, non-ex- jlosive; does with itches. waste : rete tam ea your chase AGENTS whiiiiens H. O. Brandt Mfg. Co., 148 Duane St., N.¥- So hard they easily scratch a file amvi will cut glass, Brilliancy guaran- teed 2S years. Mounted in ik solid gold 9] Classy Den Pictures Exquisite Studies in Be Every one a genuine photo from i :6 for $0c, with fne be x & ety order for 6. OUR DOLL AR and $0 ¢mall Money ing Poses motels. 3 Cutting Bureau per clippings friends, or any subject on which you may w to date.” E newspaper and periodical of importance | in the United States and Europe is searched. |Terms. | $5.00 for 100 notices. Henry Romeixe, 106-110 Seventh Avenue, Ni York. — | WANTED—AN IDEA! WHO CAN THINK OF SOME simple thing to patent ? | Protect your ideas, they may bring you wealth. Write for “Needed Inventions” and “How to Get Your Patent and Your Money.” Randolph & Co., Patent Attorneys. Dept. 129, Washington, D.C. HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PAPER-‘WAREHOUSE Nos. 32, 34 and 36 Bleecker Street Branch Warehouse, 20 Beekman Street, New York ALL KINDS *F PAPER MADE TO ORDER Passing the Mustang Even—Millie—So you loved did you? ie Willie—Oh, no, indeed! She retu: all my presents !—Town Talk. ~~ Spiteful—-Jack- 1 was just admiring Mabel’s hair. How pretty it is! Mabel's rival—Oh, she has some pret. tier than that !—New York Globe. Right!—‘‘Pa, what is scientific sale. mansh bp? “Selling a dress suit to a man who went into the store to buy a celluloid collar.’’"—Detroit Free Press. Its Fault—‘**My dear, there’s too much caloric in this soup.”” “There! I told the cook you would rather have it seasoned with parsley."— Baltimore American. Hiram’s Notion—Mrs. Wayback (read- ing) — Hirem, what air these Russian steppes? Mr. Wayback—One o’ them newfangled dances, I s'pose.—Dallas News. A Like Errand—Briggs—I'm going to my broker’s. I want to get rid of some bonds. Where are you off to? Griggs--To my divorce lawyer's. I want to get rid of some bonds, too.—New York Sun. One Consolation—‘*The jury,’’ sobbed the author, ‘‘decided that my book is not immoral!’ “Never mind,’’ said his wife. ‘Per haps you can make it a little more star tling in play fo ‘m and turn it into a suc cess that way.'’—New York Press. Remote—‘‘You are a relation of the Richleighs, aren’t you?"” “Yes, a distant rela! “How distant?” Well, as distant as they can keep me.''—Toledo Blade. He Didn’t Know—‘‘ Won't you be very, very happy when your sentence is over?” cheerfully asked a woman of a convict in prison. “T dunno, ma‘am, I dunno,’’ answered the man. “You don’t know?"" asked the woman, amazed. ‘Why n “I'm in for life. yune. The Farmer’s Explanation— P’taters is good this mornin’, madam,”’ said the old farmer making his usual weekly call. “Oh, are they?'’ retorted the customer. “That reminds me. How is it that them you sold me last week is so much smaller at the bottom of the basket than at the top?”’ “*Waal,’’ replied the old man, ‘‘p’taters is growin’ so fast now that by the time I get a basketful dug, the last ones is about twice the size of the first.’’— Business. gloomily New Orleans Pica- In answering advertisements pleas, mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. comicbooks.com