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This is primarily an **advertising page** from Judge magazine (dated April 26, 1820 in the header, though the OCR likely contains errors). The page contains several brief humorous anecdotes ("With the College Wits") interspersed with period advertisements. The humor relies on **early 20th-century wordplay and social situations**: - "The Motor Maid" satirizes women drivers as reckless - Several jokes play on double meanings (a woman "inventing" the fountain pen by using ink; "headwork" puns; a tailor's union excuses) - "Par-a-sites" appears to reference parasitic relationships, illustrated with figures on a large mushroom The advertisements reflect era-typical concerns: mail-order law courses, hotel accommodations, exercise equipment ("Muscle Builder"), whiskey, and patent medicines. The **Hotel Marie Antoinette** ad shows this was New York luxury tourism marketing. The satirical content is light and social rather than overtly political—targeting contemporary anxieties about modern technology (automobiles), labor unions, and gender roles.

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April 26, 1820 Captain Tappan is back from a voy~ age with many wonderful tales to tell, brought with him some strange liquors, but agrees with me that there is nothing so excellent as Old Overholt Rye “Same for 100 years” ‘The verdict of those who have made comparisons is al- ways the same as that of Capt. Tappan. With a flavor and boquet exceedingly pleasant and a.uniform quality, Old Overholt is always in the lead. Aged in the wood, bottled in bond, A. Overholt & Co.,Pittsburgh,Pa. Sratlectures, daily lesson ‘slesson La all sent charges: Pepe for. amination without Ar glee ou Suc Law Offers CESS success awaits yous Siepity and Independence 5,00 to 10,000 yearly, Hand cin of Bireat Ed paallonm ne gncn emer drm na” With ove simples ets whe are. my i you free enti eucereat te Course in Public Speaking on b,c Proterich B, Reb enroll now. Weite day for cir encepuonal free od LaSalle Extension Univeriity, Dept.G-993 Chicago, Ill. Hotel Marie Antoinette 66th & 67th Sts. NEW YORK CITY Broadway SITUATED tn the moat convenient Joeation tn town. Modern in every detail, absolutely Ore broof, within ten minutes of the leading depart- ment stores, shops and theatres. Convenient to Pennsylvania and Grand Central Depots. Rooms, with Bath, $2.50 Per Day Up Suites, $4.00 Per Day Up ROOMS $1.60 PER DAY UP Restaurant of Unusual Excellence H. STANLEY GREEN Managing Director With the College Wits The Motor Maid There was a young maid of Detroit, Who at driving her car was adroit. But her speed was too great, And her turn came too late, And so the young lady was hoit.—Tiger. Headwork—“Some of the grandest discoveries of the ages,” said the great scientist, sonorously, “have been the result of accidents.” “T can readily believe that,” said the fair lady. “TI once made one that way myself.” The great man blinked his amazement. “May I ask what it was?” “Certain replied the fair one. “TI found that by keeping a bottle of ink handy you can use a fountain pen just like any other pen—without all the trouble of filling it.’—Christian Register. He Belonged to the Union—Nobby Child—Are my clothes ready? Tailor. t yet, sir. Nobby Child—But you said you would have them done if you worked ail night. Tailor—Yes, but I didn’t work all night.— Burr. Are You On?—Stude—I want my hair Any special way? Stude—Yes, off.—W idow. Par-a-sites —Siren. Lessons in Memory—Jaffrey—How do you suppose that dear old man remem- bered exactly how much he paid for his gold tooth, which he bought forty years ; ago? Agnes—Why, I s’pose he carried it in his head.—Lampoon. “Dear John,” wrote Mrs. Newly from the shore, “I enclose the hotel bill.” “Dear Jane, I inclose cheque,” wrote John, “but please don’t buy any more hotels at this price—they are robbing you.’ —Carnegie Tech. Puppet. First oficer—I hear Bang is taking life easy nowadays. Second officer—I should say he is; he’s running a rapid-fire gun.—Record. ced Oranges with a dash of Abbott's Bitters are ape ting a and healthful, Sample of bitters by tal cs W. Abbott & Co., Baltimore, Md." (ADV.) Reduced to Until further neti tend one comple “2 My $3 Exerciser $100 complete b body - buil instructions, containing "24 seheted caercies, The Musele Buildet will_ meet the requirements ef any A, penion weak er man, woman er 2 Can be used to exer, ise any” mune f the body. Expander Also with each outfit, I will give an extra handle,without charge, by which the Muscle Builder can instant); be converted into a most effective C) Expander to be used for erckoiag the chest and lungs. Take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts. ‘Send your order today. Prof. Anthony Barker Studio 9B, 110 West 42d Street, New York As A Pleasant Beverage a» Pure. Wholesome Tonic It Has No Equal. | The Ideal Tour to Mexico, Panama or the California Expositions ] Offering delightful vai all the attractions of The St. Charles Finest all-year hotel in the South. Perfectly appointed taf comin 1g 100 guests, ALFRED s. AMER & CO., Ltd., Prope Send for Folder 7 “BATHHOUSE 23” “KEEP OUT’ OUR LATEST NOVELTY Bath house in wood veneer with swinging door and brass fastener: Size 5x8 Inches: with the door open you sce a beautiful, hand colored bletdreor en Ostend bathing gi Comes boxed, prepaid, for to introduce our new catalog bet! pictures for The Den, “all wine Bers? Catalog alone 10c. Stamps accepted, CELEBRITY ART CO., 37 Columbus Ave., Boston, Mass.