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This page from *Judge* magazine contains multiple short humorous anecdotes and advertisements typical of early 20th-century American satirical publishing. The cartoons and jokes mock social conventions and gender dynamics of the era. "Personal Loyalty" satirizes male nervousness about women's suffrage, with a husband worried that voting women will become "stubborn" and vote against his preferences. "Yes, Especially" pokes fun at courtship rituals. "Economy" jokes about women saving wedding dresses for remarriage—a commentary on marriage's precariousness. Several pieces ridicule legal proceedings and politicians: a lawyer's funeral anecdote plays on his atheism; a murderer asks his lawyer absurd questions; a politician proposes a "municipal rink" to mock "cheap skates" (corrupt officials) running town government. The advertisements—for *Judge* subscriptions, Salvation Army charity, Cook's Champagne, and a book on sexology—reflect period consumer culture and social concerns. The left-side illustration showing a fashionably dressed woman likely accompanies gift-subscription advertising. Overall, the page reflects *Judge*'s brand of genteel, class-conscious humor targeting educated urban readers skeptical of social change.

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| What Does She Want? You probably have a friend- whom you would like to remember with some less expensive but characteristic gift. For a person who has a sense of humor and likes good pictures we suggest a gift- subscription to Judge, the Happy Medium. For $1.00 we will send Judge for three months to the person you indicate, to- gether with a tasteful card bearing the season’s greeting and the message that Judge is coming as a gift from you. ub The Happy Medium 225 Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Will You Give One Family a MERRY XMAS DINNER? Weare but your agents yeu are the host. 300.000 poor people cheered last Xmas in the U. S. by The Salvation Army Help ww ia this way to get clase to these people. Give them ot least swe happy day in the year, an Feeds a Family of Five RE so7" Commander Miss Booth Wee 4th St... New York City Passing the Mustard His Last Case—A lawyer who for many years had shocked a large number of his friends by his rather liberal views on religion recently died \ friend of the deceased, who cut short a trip to hurry back to town for the purpose of attending the last rites of his colleague, entered the late lawyer's home some minutes after the beginning of the servi “What part of the service is this? quired, in a whisper, of another legal friend stunding in the crowded hallway. “Tye just come myself,” said the other, “but 1 believe they have opened for the defense.” Exerybody's Magazine. Personal Loyalty—* You favor votes for women, do you not?” “Yes,” replied Mr. Meckton. “But I'm afraid that won't end the difficulty. Mfter women get the ballot, a lot of them are likely to get stubborn and not vote to suit Henrietta.” — Washington Star. Why?—Diner “That man at the round table gets much better food and attention than Ido, I shall complain to the manager. Where is he? Waiter—He’s the man at the round table, sir. -London Opinion. Economy—7Jhe husband —You're not Well, if you don’t call a woman economical who saves her wedding dress for a possible second marriage, I'd like to know what you think economy is. Stray Stories Yes, Especially—AM illy—A girl has little respect for a man who threatens to kiss her Billy Yes, especially if he doesn’t make good,— Kansas City Star. Simple Request—Murderer—-Is this the guy who is to defend me? Judge—Nes; he’s your lawyer. Murderer—If he should die could T have another? Judge-+ Ves. Murderer —Can 1 see him alone for a few minutes?— Pittsburg Post. The Patriot's Wheeze— Patriot I'm starting a movement to establish a municipal rink. Vayor—Why a municipal rink? Patriot—To find some use for the cheap skates that are running the town.— Detroit Free Press. Why He Enjoyed It—*You scem to enjoy working with a lawnmower.” “Yes.” replied Mr. Chuggins. “It’s a good deal of relief to slow speed along with a machine that doesn’t burn gasoline or have to be cranked up."—Washington Star. ot myself and Congratulated—“I remarked Mr, spoke angrily to my wife Meekton. “Did she resent it?” For a moment. But Henrietta is a fair- minded woman. After she thought it over she shook hands with me and congratulated me on my bravery.” Kansas City Star. ne Abbott's CW When the waiter brings in oe Sn } Extra Dry Champ agne what would mu pagn: “a meal at the restaurant” becomes areal dinner party. It's like seating another bright and witty guest at table. Order Cook's Imperial for its purity, deliciousness, fragrance and vivacity. Sold Everpwhere— Served Everywhere AMERICAN WINE CO. St. Louts, U.S. A. SEXOLOGY by William H. Walling, A. M., M.D. imparts in a clear wholesom= way, in one volume: Knowledge a jour Vee Should Have Koved jusband Should Have we Sheet Have Koowleds: Kaowledg: Rogwiede Roget lether Should lara to Her Daushter ledge a Wile Shou! Write for “Ocher People's Opinions’* apd Table of Conten PURITAN PUB. CO., 792 Perry Building, PHILA., PA. comicbooks.com