Judge, 1915-04-10 · page 20 of 24
Judge — April 10, 1915 — page 20: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge magazine (dated July 27, 1920) is primarily **advertising with interspersed humorous anecdotes**—not political satire. The advertisements promote luxury goods (Old Overholt Rye whiskey, White Rock mineral water, Pears' soap, Cortez cigars) targeting affluent male readers, using appeals to refinement and social status. The "Stories with Smiles" section contains three period jokes: 1. **"Early to Rise"**: A farm laborer eats an enormous breakfast then leaves immediately, joking that he needs decent sleep—humor based on working-class appetite and laziness stereotypes. 2. **"Took Mother's Advice"**: A newlywed wife misinterprets her mother-in-law's instruction to make pie crust "very short" (thin), creating an inedible pie—typical domestic comedy. 3. **"The Zealous Youth"**: An office boy's honesty backfires when the boss's wife praises his lying as a job qualification—satirizing workplace hypocrisy and marital discord. None involves identifiable political figures or contemporary events. The humor reflects 1920s attitudes toward class, gender roles, and business culture.
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Jaly 27, 1820 My mare cast a shoeon the way from town so I stopped at a smithy to have it set. I found a small Ino Rearby and some excellent Old Overholt Rye “Same for 100 years” Its record has been above reproach for overacentury. A pure, enticing beverage, always uniform in quality. _ Its good- ness is attested by its nation- wide popularity. Aged in charred oak barrels, bottled in bond. A. Overbolt & Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Is superior on all occasions. From the famous White Rock Mineral Springs, Wauke:ha, A soap is known by the company it keeps. Pears’ is found in good society every- where. The use of Pears’ Soap betokens refinement. Scented, of not, as you prefer FOR g MEN OF BRAINS IGARS “MADE AT KEY WEST so many homers, triples and singles that he doesn't get much chance to steal."” The old socut laughed knowingly and de- parted with the remark, ‘* What I'm after is a sensational base stealer, and this lad doesn’t appear to be in my line.”* Had he waited and watched Collins play or even looked up the records, he might not have made such a poor guess concerning the sack-pilfering ability of the player who for the last three seasons has topped even the mighty Cobb in this line of endeavor. Stories with Smiles Early To Rise—The excitement of the biggest wheat crop he had ever grown led a farmer near Winfield, Kan., to rouse his men at three o'clock in the morning on the first day of the harvest. One Ozark ‘hill billy,’’ who had sought work in the Western wheat fields, tumbled out of bed at the farmer’s call and was eagerly eating breakfast when his fellow- workmen appeared. After he had stowed away a quantity of hot cakes, four fried eggs and two cups of coffee, he arose from the table and grabbed his suitcase. The farmer caught the gleam of the wanderlust in his eye. “Look here!"’ he said, in alarm. ‘* Where are you startin’ to? The ‘*hill billy’’ did not stop, but called back over his shoulder, “To find some decent place where I c’n sleep the rest of the night!" — Youth's Companion. Took Mother’s Advice—Some time ago a party named Brown married a pretty little thing, and after the usual honeymoon the young couple settled down to housekeeping. Little wifey wasn't much of a cook, but she managed fairly well in the matter of boil- ing eggs and frying potatoes, and hubby didn’t grumble. ‘Harry, dear,’’ happily remarked wifey, when hubby returned from the office one evening, ‘‘I have been baking a pie for you. I want you to come and see it." “‘Why, so you have,"’ responded Harry, hastening to the kitchen and taking a crit- ical look at the pastry. ‘But what in the deuce is the matter with it? The crust di "t half cove: a f course it doesn't, silly,’’ smilingly returned the young wife. ‘‘Your mother told me how to make the pie, and she par- ticularly said you like the crust very short.’” —Philadelphia Telegraph. The Zealous Youth—Employer—If my wife calls up, say that I have just gone out. Office boy—Yes, sir; I'll say it every time she calls up. Employer—You mustn't do that. My wife would have a poor opinion of your truthfulness. Office boy—Yes, sir; she has it now. Employer—What do you mean? Office boy—Why, she called up this morn- ing and asked me if I the new boy. And I said, ‘‘Yes, ma'am."’ And she said it was no place for a truthful boy. She said you had no use for a truthful boy. Then she said, ‘‘Did you ever tell a lie? And I said, **No, ma’am."’ Employer—And what did she say? Office boy—She said, ‘* You'll do !""—Cleve- land Plain Dealer. Get Greater Mileage From Your Tires The Motor Depart- ment of Leslie’s Weekly is able to help you obtain greater mileage from your tires. Not only will the proper size for your car be suggested, but the pressure to which the different sizes should be inflated will be advised as well. Fill out all blanks on the coupon below and the de- sired information will be sent you without charge. Tire Information Coupon Leslie's Weekly ate! York City. lor Depart) Fifth Ave Gentlemen:—L drive a... - oes te easy This car weighs. ei seseeesee pounds without passengers. Tam using tires and obtain CTA9F Of coos miles from each. I would tik mileage and would welcome proved equipment, based on the tained from your researches, Very truly v Name. Street scnt pop Doge orn