Judge, 1916-12-02 · page 31 of 36
Judge — December 2, 1916 — page 31: what you’re looking at
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This page contains primarily **humorous short jokes and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The **left column** features brief collegiate humor pieces ("With the College Wits")—lighthearted jokes about romance, courtship, and daily life among young people, typical of Judge's regular humor section. The **right side is dominated by three advertisements**: 1. **Duffy's Malt Whiskey**—positioned as a Christmas gift for elderly couples 2. **Carstairs Rye**—marketed as a "century favorite" whiskey 3. **Rudyard Kipling's Lotus Edition**—a mail-order book set promoted as capturing the famous author's "unconventionality" and unflinching portrayal of reality The Kipling ad is notable for emphasizing his willingness to strip away "veneers" and expose "naked facts," appealing to male readers' desire for frankness. This reflects early-20th-century literary culture where Kipling was celebrated for realism. The alcohol advertisements are striking to modern readers—presented straightforwardly without warning labels, positioned near family content, and marketed as holiday gifts.
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With the College Wits Gave Him Speed—‘Has your college education been of any practical value to wow” “You bet it has! If it wasn’t for hy experience in track athletics I'd have to lave my house five minutes earlier every noming in order to catch the 7:58,” replied ihe commuter. —Michigan Awgwan. Daughters of Eve Miranda wore a charming smile, Agrace that never failed her, An air of utter loveliness And that was why they jailed her! -Record. A Favor Boob (making conversation) —I passed sour house to-da: She (absently)—Oh, thank you ever so much.—Widow. The Only Thing—" My girl's family hicks on everything that relates to me. There's only one thing they approve of.”” “What's t “My choice of a girl.”"—Gurgoyte. The Worst—She—Is the quarterback a Senior? Him—No, Genevieve. She—Oh, I thought he must be—he Snows such a lot of numbers!—Record. Her Impression—/Herbert—How did Ma- bel happen to become engaged to Richard? Rupert—Richard took her around and showed her his home on the hill. Herbert—Huh. Love at first site. —Siren. Come Down—He—I could love that girl | green, Ske—Oh, don't be so boastful.--JSack-o'- Lantern, f Nothing to be Ashamed Of naven't done a day’s work in two years.” “You ought to be ashamed of yourself.” “Oh, no. I'm a night-watch ina bank.” Gargoyle. He May Be Soon—WMrs. Grundy —Is young Von Bluffingham one of the landed arstocracy? Willie—Not yet, but sister is trying hard Widow, Two Reasons—Green apples and matches are two of the reasons why there ae so many children’s arps and halos in heaven.— Pelican. =e oat ae eae “Make Some Old Couple Happy this Christmas with a Bottle or Two of Duffy's a Poe Malt Whiskey Zé ——" Odtainable at most druggists and family wine shops, $1.00 per bottle. If they can't supply you, write us. The Daffy Malt Whiskey Co., Rochester, N. Y. Carstairs Rye A Century Favorite Pure and mellow—the finest product of the distiller’s art. The Unconventionality of Kipling— his habit of stripping off the veneers and penetrating the shams of civilization, of putting the naked facts before you just as they are, is the secret of the unmistakable intensity of the relish of all male readers for Rudyard Kipling who is seen at his best, in that wonderful freshness and vigor of style that electrified the English reading world, in the LOTUS EDITION (Imported) which the misfortunes of war in the publishing trade abroad have made it possible for us to of- fer, while they last. at A Real Bargain Only $7 "ZO Biart’see Each Volume 6'ix4'< inches Big Bold Type Attractive Cloth Binding Gold Decorations taining th tes of Life in tal Mystery 4 and War. Brunswick Subserii 116 Brunew! Fnclosed find 81.20 for the aix-volume set of Kipling, carriace prepa'd. Also mail lat of other Imported Sets in which once ad are never forgotten. usually found in 10-volume editions. We pi but you must ORDER NOW before the »1 exhausted. Be suro to send for your sot. To-Day and learn about the othor Imported Sets In the Great Authors Library comicbooks.com