Judge, 1914-10-17 · page 18 of 24
Judge — October 17, 1914 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not editorial content. Three liquor ads dominate (Chartreuse, Hotel Malpin's mention of Hunter Whiskey), surrounding the main editorial feature. The right column, titled "Oversea Humor," reprints translated jokes from European publications—French (*Le Rire*), Czech (*Humoristické Listy*), and British (*London Opinion*). This was a common Judge feature showcasing international humor to American readers. The jokes are mild domestic comedies: a woman refusing to sing because her doctor forbids it (living in the same house), a fainting woman needing a new hat rather than water, and a Scotsman's miserly "generosity" (offering to help find a lost penny by searching with a match). The **Hotel Malpin advertisement** uses WWI context (referencing "European War" food price inflation) to boast of maintaining moderate prices—a patriotic/practical appeal during wartime rationing concerns. No political satire or caricature is present; this is commercial and light entertainment content.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
CHARTREUSE SUPERB LIQUEUR OF THE AGES UNVARYING IN CHARACTER UNSURPASSED IN EXCELLENCE THE MONKS’ FAMOUS CORDIAL At first-class Wine Merchants, Grocers, Hotels, Cafés BATJER & CO. 45 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Sole Agents for United States. HE Hotel McAlpin wishes to make public statement that despite the fact the European War has caused an advance in food prices and de- spite the fact that many hotels and restaurants in New York are said to have increased their prices. —the notably moderate tariffs in all departments of the hotel, which have served to emphasize the unique excellence of its accommodations, food and service, will continue to prevail. HOTEL MALPIN Broadway & 34 St.,New York Management MERRY & BLOOMER Best of All, HUNTER WHISKEY HIGH-BALL Sold at all first-class cafés and by jobbers, WM. LANAHAN & SON, Baltimore, Md. Oversea Humor “Inutile d'insister, messieurs: je ne chanterai par; le médecin me défendu,” “Pourquoi? I hal onc dans la maison?’ “It’s no use insisting, gentlemen. | will not sing. The doctor has forbidden “Why? He lives in this house, then?” —Le Rire (Paris). The Madame Is Fainting {[Honem, honem, neco na hiavu.” “Alene: novy klobouk.” “Quick, quick! Something on bet head !"" Water?” “No, no! A new hat !"’—Humoristiclt Listy (Prague). Generosity i Mr. McNab (to urchin)—What's the matter, laddie? Urchin—I've lost my 'apenny! Mr. McNab—Aye, dinna grieve. a mateh to find it.—London Opinion. comicbooks.com