Judge, 1915-02-27 · page 23 of 24
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This page combines several short humorous anecdotes with a major advertisement for Mark Twain's Collected Writings at half price. **The Cartoons/Stories:** Four brief jokes illustrate everyday absurdities—soldiers repeatedly told towns are "two miles away," a husband flattered by his wife's backhanded compliments about their baby's resemblance to him, a henpecked husband struggling with dress hooks while his wife applies makeup, and a Scottish caddie's witty retort about expecting "tips" (gratuities) matching the American's promised rewards. **The Advertisement:** The dominant right-hand content promotes Twain's works as a cure for melancholy—"the antidote par excellence for the blues." It claims over one million copies sold and emphasizes the set's comprehensiveness across "25 volumes" at reduced price through Harper & Brothers. **Social Context:** The humor reflects early 20th-century gender dynamics (wives controlling finances, husbands as domestic helpers) and class consciousness (American tourists abroad). The advertising exemplifies period mass-marketing that positioned literature as both entertainment and self-improvement—appealing to aspirational readers seeking cultural refinement.
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ne ta- 3 oF & ei Ia | abbarteetshiiad _i\ = Eke! eags (1 = Sub ee Stories ‘with Smiles ess—A regiment of regulars inet long, dusty march across the rolling prairie land of Montana. It was a fot, blistering day, and the men, longing for water and rest, were impatient to reach the next town. ‘A rancher rode past. “Say, friend,’’ called out one of the men, “how far is it to the next town?’’ “Oh, a matter of two miles or so, I reckon,” called back the rancher. ‘Another hour dragged by, and another rancher was encountered. . “How far to the next town?’ the men asked him eagerly. “Qh, a good two miles."” A weary half hour longer of marching, and then a third rancher. “Hey, how far’s the next town?"* Not far,’’ was the encouraging answer. “Only about two miles."* Well,"’ sighed the optimistic sergeant, “thank goodness, we're holdin’ our own, anyhow !""—Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph. Born Diplomat—‘‘ Harry, I am beginning to believe the baby looks like you."" “Are you, dear?"" “Yes, I notice it more and more every day. I'm so glad!"" “Do you really want him to look like me?” “Of course I do. I’ve been sorry ever since we had him christened that we didn’t give him your name."" “Sweetheart, you don’t know how happy you make me by saying that.'’ “And, Harry, dear—I found the loveliest hat to-day. I don’t believe I ever saw any- thing that was so becoming to me. It’s thirty-five dollars. Do you think I ought to pay that much for a hat?''—Chicago Record: Herald. Enlightening Him—Mr. Meek was labori- ously hooking up the back of his wife's evening dress just as the clock was striking their dinner hour and their dinner guests were ringing the door bell. Mr. Meek breathed hard; his forehead was damp, and his hands shook. “Ido wish some one would invent a ma- chine todo this kind of work !"' he muttered miserably. “Why, they have!’’ replied his wife brightly, as she applied some powder non- chalantly to her nose. ‘*They have, and you are it.""—Youth's Companion. Tips and Tips—An American spending his vacation in Scotland had an opportunity to play golf every day on a world-famous links. Moreover, he had assigned to him an exceptionally fine caddie, who had fre- quently carried the bags of the best golfers in Scotland. “Donald, my man, I expect to get some 800d tips from you while I am here,’’ said the American, while making the first round of the course. “And I expect,’’ returned the thrifty Don- ald, “the like frae you.""—Youth's Com- Panton. BE HAPPY! OW, more than ever, Mark Twain proves a blessing to you. Let in the sunshine of Mark ‘Twain's radiant humor! Revel in the hearty and robust fun of the great story- teller, Next to sunshine and fresh air, Mark ‘Twain has done more for the welfare of mankind than any other agency. His is the antidote par excellence for the blues, all species of grouch, melancholy, and general debility of the intellect. You want Mark ‘I'wain’s Collected Writings now more than ever, and here is your opportunity. You may still obtain the Author’s National Edi- tion of Over a million copies of this edition have been sold. Every state, every city, practically every hamlet, con- 170 STORIES tains « purchaser. ae in ‘these 25 Volunes Their names would make a book-lover’s. “Who's Who,”’ because every type of reader is here represented. is edition will be withdrawn from the market, for GREAT BOOKS OF FICTION Huckleberry Finn. 1 vol. Adventures of Tom Sawyer. 1 vol. arrangements are now under way for a more expensive set. Pudd'nhead Wilson. 1 vol. 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