Judge, 1914-09-12 · page 20 of 24
Judge — September 12, 1914 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements and brief humorous anecdotes** rather than political satire. The small jokes mock everyday situations: a political candidate falsely promising to plow a farmer's field; an artist justifying nude paintings because fashion changes too quickly to keep costume paintings current; cynicism about when to congratulate newlyweds (after they've proven the marriage lasts); a beggar's shabby car; stinginess on a honeymoon. The advertisements dominate—champagne, foot remedy, whiskey, cigars, player pianos, and a hotel—typical of Judge's revenue model. **Political content is minimal.** One anecdote references "the candidate on the other ticket," but provides no specific political commentary—it's merely a joke about empty campaign promises to rural voters, a timeless theme rather than satire of particular politicians or events. The page reflects early 20th-century concerns: fashion obsolescence, class mockery, marital skepticism, and consumer goods culture, but lacks the pointed political edge one might expect from a dedicated satirical publication.
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—a sparkling well of joy in every glass; full of the fragrance of the grapes and bright and pure as the sunshine that ripened them— Extra Dry lhannpagime — This is the wine the man who buys for quality alone will choose. Foreign made champagnes cost more because there is an added charge for ocean freight and import duty. Sold Everywhere Served Everywhere American Wixe Co, ST. LOUIS Instant Bunion Relief Prove. It At My Expense FOOT REMEDY CO., 3512 W. 26th St., Chicago. finishing the field. ‘*Do you own this fine farm?” “Oh, no,”’ replied the other man. ‘‘I’m the candidate on the other ticket. The farmer has gone to town, but I assured him the field would be plowed by the time he got back.’’—Topeka Journal. His Reason—Jnterviewer—May I ask why you paint nudes exclusively? Celebrated artist—Certainly! Styles in women's clothing change so fast that a costume picture would be out of date be- fore the paint was dry !—New York Times. Wait a Bit—Silicus—When is the proper time to congratulate a bride and groom? Cynicus — After they have lived to- gether for at least a year and are still happy.—Philadelphia Record. Had Been There Before—‘‘Right in the midst of the advice you were giving him, you broke off and hurried away.”’ “That's what I did!’’ ‘But he was listening deferentially to all you had to say.’’ “You bet he was! I never had a man listen to me that deferentially that he didn’t try to touch me for five dollars be- fore I got away.'’ —Houston Post. Reasonable Argument—Road cop—You say that’s your car? Tattered wretches like you don’t own cars! Seedy driver—1 bought it five years ago and haven't had the price of a suit since!—Chicago News. Ought To Have Spent It All—Polly— When they came back from their wedding trip, he had just two dollars and sixty cents in his pocket. Peggy—The stingy thing! — Boston Transcript. Good Drinking Mr. Skids—Is the water supply here absolutely pure? Farmer—Absolutely! None of us has seen so much as a germ in it this year. Old Overholt Rye **Same for 100 years"* Pure and delicious now as in the days when it cheered the hearts of our forefathers. Always uniform in purity and quality. Mellowed inthe wood and bottled in bond. A. OVERHOLT & CO. Pittsburgh, Pa. OF BRAINS Cortex (GAR “MADE AT KEY WEST Ificoming to New \York THE CLENDENING 193 W. 103 St., New York Select, Home-li Redroom, Priv Economic Write for d of city. PIANOS-PLAYER PIANOS factory Home ptive booklet ‘our Years to Pay Kind of terms, weekly, monthly, qua or yearly payments to suit your Convenience. comicbooks.com