Judge, 1914-11-21 · page 21 of 24
Judge — November 21, 1914 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising with minimal editorial content**. The top section, "With The College Wits," reprints humorous one-liners from college humor publications (Harvard Lampoon, Cornell Widow, etc.)—mostly innocent jokes about children, marriage, and student life typical of early 20th-century college humor. The bulk of the page contains **period advertisements**: Chartreuse liqueur, diamond sales, ink pencils, cigars, a press-clipping service, and Hunter Baltimore Rye whiskey. These ads reflect contemporary consumer goods and services. **Context for modern readers**: The repeated alcohol advertising (liqueur, rye whiskey) reflects the pre-Prohibition era (before 1920), when such advertisements were standard in mainstream publications. The "20% Down" diamond financing and mail-order goods represent emerging consumer credit practices. The college humor reprints show early 20th-century sensibilities about gender and childhood that differ markedly from today. There is **no significant political satire or social commentary** on this particular page—it functions as a commercial publication mixing light collegiate humor with paid advertisements.
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With The College W Wits The Source “From where do cows get their milk? The little girl wished to learn. “From where do you get your tears, my dear?”’ Her mother asked in turn. And then with widely opened eyes, Lifting her childish brows, “Oh, mother,”” she asked, in quick sur- prise, “Do they have to spank the cows?"" —Harvard Lampoon. ” Sure Thing—‘* What are the bonds of matrimony?’ “Baby ribbons !'’—Cornell Widow. In the Middle Class—Wifey—What is the social scale that the novels talk so much about? Hubby — That is where money.—Illinois Sirens they weigh “Do you know where little boys go who don’t go to Sunday school?’’ “Yes, ma’am; dey go fishin’.""—Michi- gan Gargoyle. A Novelty—Hanger—She appears to have changed her clothes Fanger—Most people disappear to do that.—Dartmouth Jack 0° Lantern. In Mineralogv— Prof —Name the largest known diamond. Mr. A.—The ace.— California Pelican. Pointed Out—‘‘That’s where I shine,"’ ssid the young man, as he showed his blue suit to the tailor.—Cornell Widow. GREAT ne Ait SPRING WaTER. AMonssfow cRED 20% Down, 10% Per Month With every Diamond we give a written certificate guaranteeing it and agreeing to take it back any time at full price, in ex change for a larger stone. If your purchase is not better value than your dealer can furnish, return it and we will refund your money. Goods forwarded prepaid for exam: ination. Write for latest catalog 5 J.M. LYON & CO.,, Estabtished 1843 71-73 Nassau Street, New York A GIFT THAT IS SURE TO PLEASE Fully guaraniecd. Made riyhf fo write right Lasts siete The “VULCAN” INK PENCIL pollsbed rulter and safety lock cap, Absatotely noe: lababie Hack $1.0 Long of Short ICH & CO. £7 ‘Thames Stivet, New York "i “ies CHARTREUSE UNVARYING IN CHARACTER THE MONKS’ FAMOUS CORDIAL At first-class Wii SUPERB LIQUEUR OF THE AGES UNSURPASSED IN EXCELLENCE Merchants, Grocers, Hotels, Cafés BATJER & CO. 45 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Sole Agents for United States. Press Cutting Bureau will send you all newspaper clip- pings which may appear about you; your friends, or any subject on which you may want to be “up to date." Every newspaper and peri- odical of importance he United States and Europe is searched. rms, $5.00 for 100 notices. HENRY ROMEIK 106 - “110 Seventh Ave, +++ HUNTER BALTIMORE RYE IS OF MELLOW TONE AND PERFECT QUALITY. ITS UNIQUE AND UNIFORM CHARACTER _ DISTANCES ALL COMPETITION Sold at all first-class cafés and by jobbers. WM. LANAHAN & SON, Baltimore, Md. comicbooks.com