Judge, 1915-05-29 · page 21 of 24
Judge — May 29, 1915 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, with minimal editorial content. The left column contains brief college humor jokes ("With the College Wits") sourced from various university publications—these are generic comedic quips about debutantes, business, romance, and courtroom situations. They lack specific political or social satire; they're simply lighthearted observations meant to amuse. The advertisements dominate: Arcadia Mixture tobacco (50¢), the 1,000 Island House resort in upstate New York, and D&C Navigation Company lake cruises. These ads target middle/upper-class leisure travelers and tobacco consumers. **For modern readers:** This reflects early 20th-century magazine economics—advertising subsidized content. The humor is genteel, collegiate, and apolitical, featuring typical period tropes (nervous young women, sharp businessmen, foolish judges). No identifiable political figures or events are referenced; the page serves mainly as a commercial vehicle.
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With the College Wits The Modern Girlie A debutante looks like the silliest thing ‘And pure as a violet that blushes in spring. Behind her sweet eyes that are quizzically wist- Ful are oodles of things that her mother has missed. —Michigan Gargoyle. Right — Oh! — Merchant— According to your argument, there is nothing that would tuild up my business faster than a page ad in your magazine. . Business manager—Oh, yes; a two-page ad would.—JIlinois Siren. Him—Will you share my lot? Her—Is there a house on it?—Columbia Jester. Didn't Need It—‘‘Here, have this put up. It will cost you about fifty cents.’” “Doctor, will you lend me the fifty cents?"” “Let me have the prescription. There, you can have it filled now for a quarter. The item I scratched out was nerve tonic.’* —Nebraska Awgwan, Demonstrated—‘‘ Here’s where I show my class,"’ said the prof, as he demonstrated the problem on the blackboard.—Dartmouth Jack 0° Lantern. And He Did—‘*Save me!"’ murmured the Lir damsel, as she fell into the arms of her etent admirer. Being an economical man, tedid so.—Penn State Froth. What He Was Doing—Judge—You say Gat this lady's dog bit you. Will you re- Ate to the court just what you were doing ¥hen that event took place? Boot agent—Your honor, I was covering tory.— Pennsylvania Punch Bowl. Made since 1861 from 7 kinds of tobaccos, from 7 different parts of the world—the best of each kind. 1/4 pean, new airtight xport Package 50c Smaller sizes, 15¢ and 25c 8 and 16 oz. tins, $1.00 and $2.00 You'll never know how good tobacco can be made until you smoke Arcadia. If your dealer cannot supply you, write to us at once 1,000 ISLAND HOUSE Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York In the Heart of the Thousand Islands charms are rarest, all the delights of modern civilization are the 1,000 Island House. No hotel of the Metropolis provides greater living facilities or such luxurious com- | HOME comfort—as does this palatial Summer retreat. An amusement for every hour, or quiet, complete ye choice of every guest. All Drinking Water Used in the House is Filtered. Send two @cent stamps for Ilustrated Booklet. O. G. STAPLES, Proprietor ‘WILLIAM WARBURTON, Mer. In the most enchanting spot in all America, where nature's Between Sunset and Sunrise ACROSS LAKE You leare in the evol of the evening—sou ai What tetler means of tr 0 Det wen Toledo and Fut io Bay Railroad Tickets Accepted for Transportation D AC Line Steamers tetwren De Bs is DETROIT & CLEVELAND NAVIGATION COMPANY 37 Wayne Street, Detroit, Mich. PHILIP H. MeMILLAN. A ALSCHANTZ, Vice: Pron Mar, AULD. AC. steamers arrive and depart from Third Ave, Wharf. Det comicbooks.com