Judge, 1916-07-08 · page 26 of 28
Judge — July 8, 1916 — page 26: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content** rather than political satire. The visible elements include: **Text sections:** Three brief humorous anecdotes (likely reprinted from other publications like *Louisville Times*, *London Notes*, and *Punch*). These are gentle jokes about miscommunication—an Irishman misunderstanding an accent, a farmer confused about dog licensing laws, and a maid's awkward phrasing about her duties. None contain political content. **Advertisements:** - White Rock mineral water (with classical female figure) - Sunny Brook whiskey (featuring "The Inspector" character, likely referencing food purity debates of the era) - Leslie's Motor Department service (offering automobile advice) **Editorial:** Subscription information and a pitch for the "Library of World History" encyclopedic set. The page reflects early 1900s concerns (food safety regulation via whiskey "inspection," automobile ownership becoming mainstream) but contains **no apparent political cartoons or partisan satire**—it's a typical magazine contents/advertising page.
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A Few More Words to the Wise This is not intended to be a hu- morous article. It is just a little horse sense. It deals with guessing. It wishes to show that knowing is better than guessing. And the best way to know is read. The Library of World History in ten volumes is written for people who want to know instead of guess. This history embraces a history of the whole world for 6,000 years— not a history of merely a part ora period as given by other historians. An unusual offer is being made by the Brunswick Subscription Com- pany, Desk 78, Brunswick Bldg., 225-5th Avenue, New York. By sending at once you can get the complete set of the Library of Universal History at a discount of nearly 50% from the publishers’ price, on small monthly payments, delivery charges prepaid. As the number of sets offered on these terms is limited, no time should be lost in writing for full information. (Advertisement.) PURE FOOD rN Whiskey The Inspectc Tit wy Is Back OF (Nee Every Bottle = cin IE gotten what it was about originally and they were wholly oblivious of the gathering crowd until an urbane and genteel person in a frock coat put in. “Come, come, my man,” he said, gently plucking Casey by the sleeve. “You don’t want to fight; I can tell it by your looks. Your face is too benign——" “Two be nine! Two be nine, is ut, ye scut?” bellowed Casey. “Me face is two be nine is ut?” And there was where the real trouble began.—Louisville Times. Who's Been Meddlin’?—The old far- mer had been haled before the magistrates to show cause why he hadn’t taken out a license for a pet terrier. “Whoy, he’s nobbut a puppy,” he ex- claimed, in defense. “Yes, yes, so you say,” said the clerk. “But how old is he?” “T couldn’t tell to a bit,” was the reply. “T never was mur good at dates, but he’s nobbut a pupp; On the bther, ‘hand, evidence proved ‘that the dog was long past puppyhood, and the bench inflicted the usual fine. Talking it over afterwards, the farmer ex- claimed: *’Ang me if I can un’erstand it! Last year, an’ the year afore that, I told the same tale "bout same dog, an’ it wor allus good enough afore! Who’s bin med dlin’ wi’ t’ law since last year?"”—London Notes. Her Duties—“You advertised as a chaufferette-maid.” “Yes, madam.” “What were your duties at your last place?” “I drove and cleaned the cars single- handed.” “And as maid?” “I took down my lady at night and assembled her in the morning, madam.”— Punch. . Vol. LXXI July 8, 1916 No. 1812 Copyright, 1916, by Leslie Judge Company Entered at the Post-office at New York as second-class ‘mail matter. Cable address “Jodgark.” Telephone 6632 “ Published weekly by LeslieJudge C Brunswick Building, 225 Fifth Avenue, One year, 5% numbers Six months, or 26 numbers- - - - v.50 Thirteen weeks 1.25 Payable ia advance or by draft on New York, or by express The contents of JUD by copyright in both the Unit Britain. If JUDGE cannot be found at a and, the pub- — be under obligations if that fact be’ promptly 08 M 7,10 cents per copys or, 20 cents, ete. Postage free in the United States, its dependencies, and Mexico. To Canadian Provinces add $0 cents a year for postage; to all foreign countries add $1.00 a year, Orrice “kpveRTISING OF OFFICE Tremont Building = - If you're thinking of buying any motor. driven vehicle or boat, but are in doubt as to what particular type is best suited to your needs, H. W, Slauson, M. E., editor of Leslie’s Motor Department, will give you unbiased in formation that will help you solve the problem. Mr. Slauson is an automo. bile expert who is in an unusual position to help settle motor questions. For years he has been studying the problems of thousands of motorists and his own experi- ence and his complete records of other motorists enable him to advise you promptly and accurately on any matter relat- ing to automobiles, motor-cycles, motor boats, motor trucks. This service is offered to Judge readers without any charge or obligation. Write him a letter ask- ing his expert advice— or fill out the coupon. Motor Department Leslie’s Weekly 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City Gentlemen: J.am considering the purchase of a (Cive name or make if you have any preference. of the price you want to pay.) Motor Car... Motor Cycle .. Motor Truck Please help me in its selection and give me, free charge, this special information: |