Judge, 1915-10-16 · page 21 of 28
Judge — October 16, 1915 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This Judge magazine page consists primarily of **short humorous anecdotes** from European publications (French *Le Rire* and British *Sketch* and *Punch*), not political cartoons. The jokes illustrate wartime sentiment: one French anecdote shows a woman almost regretting quarreling with her husband after learning he's earned military honors. A British joke depicts a man reading endless newspapers while his wife waits for breakfast. A third shows men romanticizing combat as noble "fighting." The page is otherwise dominated by **automobile and consumer advertisements**, including a substantial Hupmobile limousine ad ($2,365), a LAW correspondence school ad, and Piddless pajama advertisements. These ads represent typical early-20th-century marketing to middle and upper-class readers. The "Foreign Humor" section reflects *Judge*'s practice of reprinting European satirical content—a common feature demonstrating transatlantic cultural exchange during the World War I era.
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oreign Humor ee “Tiens, Edmond est porté A ordre du jour!” Te chic type! Ca me fait presque regretter 4th gi rosse avec Iai.” “Well! Edmond has won the honor of the dy!” “Ah! the chic lad! That almost makes me feel sorry for having been cross to him.” —Le Rire (Paris). His Wife—Aren’t_ you ever coming to breakfast, Babington? He—Yes, yes, dear. I’ve nearly finished the morning papers now; and I only want to glance at the evening papers that have just come in.—Sketch (London). —we are all fighters 's got the right spirit. 1 must not interefere. (Makes off hur- tedly.)—Punch (London). favored with Abbott's Bitters ts mad sed,peaithtul. Sample of bitters By mail C.W. Abbott & Co, Baltimore, Md. (ADY.) Tersvtonye rashg Hupmobile And Nowa Hupmobile Limousine—for $2365 On the score of beauty and luxury, capacity, size and qual- ity, the Hupmobile limousine is to be classed with those creations which sell for $3000 to $3500, It is a full size, seven-passenger limousine; with wheelbase of 134 inches, Five are seated in perfect comfort in the body of the car: and the driving compartment is exceptionally spacious The folding seats are the true Pullman type, with thick, soft cushions, and really comfortable — quite superior to the auxiliary seats usually fitted in a limousine, Interior upholstery and finish are of the highest grade. Noth- ing that contributes to ease and luxury is omitted, Both door and window glasses are adjustable for any desired degree of ventilation; and the latter are so arranged that they can be removed entirely. ‘The design could not be more beautiful, the finish finer and more lasting. or the quality of the chassis construction higher, if the price were $1000 greater, With the famous Hupmobile spring suspension of long, semi-elliptic springs. almost flat, it would be difficult to imagine an easier riding car. The new Hupmobile service system provides, at no cost, for mechanical inspections and adjustments at regular intervals or as they are desired. Orders for the limousine should be placed early to insure delivery at the desired time, as the production will be limited, ‘The enclosed-car booklet—by mail or from the Hupmobile dealer—fully describes the Hupmobile line of enclosed cars, Hupp Motor Car Company, 1238 Milwaukee Ave., Detroit, Mich. Five-passenger Touring Car, $1085 Roadster, $1085 All Year Touring Car, $1185 Sedan, $1365 fe sree 1B en 1 ersity, Dept. F. 803, passenger Touring Car, $1225 AIL Year Coupe, $1165 Limousine, $2365 Prices F. O, B. Detroit comicbooks.com