Judge, 1915-02-27 · page 20 of 24
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This page mixes advertisements with satirical content typical of *Judge* magazine (circa 1820, though the date appears anachronistic). **Main Satire — "An Idea for Weather Predictions":** The article mocks newspapers for boring, generic weather forecasts using clichéd phrases like "Cloudy" and "Warmer to-night." The author suggests newspapers should instead use illustrated vignettes—small drawings of people dressed for specific weather conditions—to make forecasts more engaging and visually interesting. **"The Doctor's Orders":** A brief domestic comedy where a newlywed wife misinterprets her doctor's advice. He suggested her husband should only eat when hungry, but she interprets this as a health crisis and loads dinner with heavy condiments (Worcestershire, mustard, horseradish) to stimulate appetite. **"Good Pickings":** A one-liner joke: when asked what "natural selection" means, someone suggests asking "Diggs," who is a "born kleptomaniac"—implying he naturally selects (steals) things. The remaining content is period advertising for liquor, soap, mineral water, and cigars.
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Aprit 26, 1820 Captain Tappan ts back from a voy> age with many wonderful tales to tell. He brought with him some strange liquors, but agrees with me that there is nothing so excellent as Old Overholt Rye “Same for 100 year The verdict of those who have made comparisons is al- ways the same as that of Capt. Tappan. With a flavor and gag boquet exceedingly pleasant and a uniform quality, Old Overholt always in the lead. Aged in the wood, bottled in bond, A.Overholt & Co.,Pittsbursh,Pa. T° be had at every good place where accommodation is made for travellers. Preserves your health in every climate, From the famous White Rock Mineral Springs, Waukesha, Wis, Office, 100 Broadway, N.Y, Pears’ Soap makes white hands, gives clear skin and imparts freshness to the com- plexion. A cake of Pears’ is a cake of comfort. fort by the cake or in boxes. FOR g MEN oF BRAINS 1GARS “MADE AT KEY WEST— An Idea for Weather Predictions HE FIRST thing civilized man is inclined to when he rises in the morning is to wonder what the weather is ten, going to be. The next thing he does after he puts his clothes on—and maybe he does it in pajamas —is to seize the morning paper to find what the weather is going to be. Newspapers are supposed to be enterprising. In fact, most newspapers are continu- ally boasting about their en- terprise. But if lack of en- terprise on their part is shown in anything, it is apparent in their anciert and utterly commonplace and uniform — and exasperating—handling of the weather predictions. Such laconic and unpictur- esque words and phrases as ‘‘Cloudy,"’ “Warmer to-night,’’ ‘‘Fair,’’ ‘‘Somewhat *Cloudy and warmer, Probable Rain’ and others as unexpressive are as though with malice aforethought hic den by most newspapers in the places in their columns where the average person of intelligence would be least likely to look for them, in the haste of the morning. How much better it would be— how much happier it ZR would make persons who want to know what the weather is Ghecliine going to be—how greatly it feare your ue would improve the temper of the public—if the newspapers. should indicate the weather steadily in some prominent place on their pages, not by a reiteration of the stereotyped phrases, but by ever-changing pictures like those on the margin hereof! The pictures here presented are but suggestions of the fund of humor that might be developed by clever artists from day to day, by drawing persons in the garb indicative of the atmosphere or placing them in miniature scenes which would hap- pily reflect the predictions of the govern- ment weather prophet! The Doctor's Orders Mrs, Oldwed (calling on Mrs. Newlywed) —How nice and cozy you have it here in your flat, dearie! I can imagine how proud Mr. Newlywed must be to come home to a dinner prepared by your own hands. Mrs. Newlywed (with a suspicion of a tear in her eyes)—But, my dear Mrs. Oldwed, do you know I am all broken up over poor George's health? He does not eat heartily like he did the first few days after we were married. Our doctor called last evening and said I must not be alarmed over George's lack of appetite. He even said it was best for a person never to dine unless one could eat with a relish. I ordered Worcestershire sauce, mustard, horseradish and India rel- ish from the grocer to-day, and I do hope George will be able to enjoy his dinner to- night! Good Pickings “*What is meant by natural selection?’’ “Ask Diggs—he's a born kleptomaniac!"’ Decorate Your Walls With Cheerful Pictures THE FAMILY JEWEL ture of this ure—twice —or any or the follow- ing in full color, together with the Judge Art Print Catalog containing 62 reproductions in minia- ture, beautifully printed on India tint paper, will be sent for 14 cents. This catalog shows many pictures which will appeal to you. The pictures of the set follow: 6—"Gimme a Nickel for the Movies.” 7—Her Favorite Him, 8—The First National Bank, 9—A Spring Chicken. - 1A Chicken Sand nette. Witeh, 1—The Family Jewel. ¢—Dry Goods, 3—Room for As the supply is very limited please mark a first and second choice. If you send your order early it will enable us to give you the first choice. Use the attached coupon. Judge 225 Fifth Avenue New York Coupon Jupag, 225 Fifth Avenue, New York Enclosed find 14. Send me the Judge Art Mrint Cata- Jog and picture number My second choice is picture number Name Address Jea7