Judge, 1915-10-02 · page 27 of 30
Judge — October 2, 1915 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising and humor page** from Judge magazine, a satirical American publication. The content includes: **Humorous anecdotes** (left column): Short jokes playing on racial stereotypes and social situations—a Black man named "Uncle Mose" seeking election office but being illiterate; a absentminded bishop losing his train ticket; children's innocent misunderstandings of adult words. **Advertisements** (center and right): The dominant content includes cigarette ads (Murad Turkish cigarettes), a book advertisement for "Letters of a Self-Made Failure," and a hotel advertisement for the Hotel Lenox in Buffalo. These reflect early 20th-century commercial culture. **Historical context**: The racial humor reflects period attitudes (now offensive). The "Sexology" book advertisement reflects early 1900s attitudes toward education on intimate topics as scandalous yet commercially viable. The page demonstrates Judge's mixed purpose: satirizing contemporary society while serving as a vehicle for advertising and mass entertainment.
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4You're to write to your mother!” as the Maas ing mecting was that the old lady received 2 penitent letter from her long- peglectful son.—Scottish American. is drew apart. The result’ of this Literally Speaking—Uncle Mose as- red to the elective office of justice of the cae in the “black bottom” part of town. Doe bar there was to his preferment: he could neither read nor write. His master advised him to go to the commissioner of clections and ask whether he was cligible. Mose went and returned. a What did he tell you, Mose?” inquired ye master tte all right, sab.” answered “dat gen'lemun suttinly was kind; yas, e tole me Ah was illegible fo" dai New York Evening Post. Are You Interested In FACTS? Then Listen: — MURADS have not jumped ina day or @ year to the national prominence they occupy. It has na dozen years—each year showing a substan- . in popularity,in reputation. The reason is that. MURADS depend on no passing fad or fancy. They do have those LASTING QUALITIES si that become more satisfying the longer one knows them. home. Could there be a more GLORIOUS HISTORY for any Not long ago, while making a journey by i brand of elearettos? rail, the bishop was unable to find when the conductor asked for it. “Never mind, bishop,” said the con- ductor, who knew him well, “1'll get it on ny second round,” ‘However, when the conductor passed through the car again, the ticket was still missing. “Oh, well, bishop, it will be all right if you never find it!” the conductor assured him. sub. office. Ina Bad Fix—The well-beloved bishop of a certain southern state is so absent- minded that his family is alv pprehen- for his welfare when he Makers of the Highest Grace Tortus and Koypiven Cigarette tm the HOTEL LENOX North St., at Delaware Ave., “No, it won't, my friend,” contradicted the bishop. “I’ve got to find that ticket. I want to know where I’m going.” —Youth’s Companion. Passing the Mustard Had Not Forgotten—* Don’t complain he children around you make a little id the man with the kind heart. “Remember you were once a little boy. “I'm not forgetting it,” ied the man with a perpetual grouch. I was one of those little boys who are always compelled to sit around dressed up and watch the other boys have a good time.” —IVushington Star. She Knew—“How uscless girls are today. I don’t believe you know what needles are for.” “How absurd you are, grandma,” pro- tested the gil. “Of course I know what needles are for. ‘They're to. make the graphophone play."”—St. Lowis Republic. Not Necessarily—‘Do you believe in marrying for love?” asked the sentimental Girl whose fac her principal misfortune. 7 ly,” replied the gray- haired parson. “AS a rule, I usually marry for money.” —Indianu polis Star. Not a Place for Thinking—“ What did your husband think of the ball game?” . “Oh. he doesn’t go there to think. He Just hollers.”—IWashington Star Nervy—Hokus—Flubdub secms to have a wonderful opinion of his knowledge. Pokus—I should he has. Wh: GREVT BEAR SPRING WATER rity has made It famous” ‘ix glass stoppered bottles. (ADVT.) ‘ouns Man Should Have Keowledge a Young Husbaed Should Have Keowledge Sho jother Shoald Impart te Her Daughter Hedge a Wile Sbould Weite for “Osher Pevple’s Opiatuns”* and Talde of Contents PURITAN PUB. CO., 792 Perry Building, PHILA., PA. Buffalo, N. Y. leal Hotel for tourists, motor parties and all who te a quiet, select hotel with beautiful sur- roundings, EUROPEAN PLAN Room with Privilege of Bath For one person - = $1.50 per day For two persons - + $2.00 per day Room with Private Bath For one, + + $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 or $3.50 per For two, - - - $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 of $5.00 per day Complimentary ‘Guide of Buffalo and Niagara Falls” and complete information on request. C. A. MINER, Manager. LETTS Ty BARTER ET MAURICE SWITZER’S Letters of a Self-Made Failure With 14 brilliant pen-drawings by Frank Godwin The * L. TERS OF A SELF-MADE FAILURE” ran serially for ten weeks in Leslie's and were quoted by more than 200 publications. If you sit in “ the driver's seat” or merely plod along beside the wagon, whether you are a success or think yourself a failure, Letters of a SELF-MADE PAILURE If you believe that why ten thousand ceeds, read this book. The LETTER: you will find this book full of hope, help and the right kind of inspiration. s more important to know I rather than why one man suc- S are written in epigrammatic style with a touch of irresistible humor, Ry Macrae Saitzer and they impart a will appeal to everyone, regardless of age, sex or station, tem of quaint philosophy that Price $1.00 Leslie-Judge Co. 225 Fith Ave. New York City comicbooks.com