Judge, 1916-12-30 · page 25 of 29
Judge — December 30, 1916 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and humor shorts** rather than political cartoons. The main content includes: - **Pekingese dog breeding advertisement** (top left) - **Short comic anecdotes** about economy, marriage, and prohibition (center), typical of Judge's recurring humor features - **A "From the Trenches" letter** requesting a French soldier's pen pal match through the magazine—reflecting WWI-era patriotic content (the date "Nov. 11, 1916" suggests Armistice-related publication) - **Hotel and liquor advertisements** (Black & White Scotch Whisky, Hotel Longacre, etc.) The humor is **light domestic satire**: penny-pinching customers, economical wives, and marriage jokes—typical early 20th-century magazine fare. The **historical context**: This appears to be from WWI era, evidenced by the French soldiers' letter seeking American pen pals for morale support, reflecting contemporary American engagement with the European conflict.
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tard wuicrons Pekingese a boy, handed the parcel and a dime, saying: ake this package to Mr. “What,” exclaimed the customer, “are you going to give the boy a dime to take the BLACK & WHITE hoot, parcel up!” ; “Certainly,” said the merchant; “I m suit, wouldn't think of asking him to go for legram, nothing.” e Scotch Whisky at, ne, Puppies and grown dogs for sale from the highest class imported prize-winning stock. I selected while in England fine individuals from the best kennels. If you “Well,” said the meanest man, “if you'd just as soon give me my nickel back, I'll take it myself and you'll save five cents.”— Brooklyn Eagle. The husband—You're not economical. The wife—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. Quality reasons. First: be- cause itis made from choicest of British grain, distilled with careful and honest skill. want a real pet or a show dog, write me. MRS. GRANT E. HAMILTON Alstead, New Hampshire Easy—Bill—He always said he'd never marry until the right girl came along. Jill—Well, how does he know the one he is about to marry is the right one? “Oh, she told him she was.”—Yonkers Statesman. THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF QUALITY An Apprehension—* There's one thing about this prohibition in Crimson Gulch that I" ma little afraid of,” said Broncho Bob. you all look better.” 3. liable to result in great loss of ‘ie It has steadied our nerves so thi everybody shoots with unerring accurac New Year —Washington Star. will Smile upon you if you welcome it HOTELS INDIAN RIVER and ROCKLEDGE ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA Located 150 miles below Jacksonville, on the East Coast and Indian River Package for Henry—* Yes, Henry similar tastes! Fine Golf Course: bunting; fishing; boating; “We are surely tennis: “billiards; pool and dancing. Opens Jan. 4th, Accommodates 400. claimed the adoring bride. interested in the same thir Write for circular. W. W. BROW! * agreed Henry’s mother-in-law ‘you certainly are. You care more for dear Henry than for anyone else in the world, and so does he!" —Chicago Herald. Rockledge, Flori Semmer srasoa: Grantiden Motel, Lab: 2, Sew Hampshire From the Trenches ‘The subjoined letter sent to the editor of Jupce for publication. It offers oppor- to some one to take up the task of r for one of the men who “on the other HOTEL VENDIG Most Popular in Philadelphia th and FILBERT NEAR EVERYWHERE 250 Rooms and Baths, $2.00 up. Running ice water in every room . ‘ Aux Armées, le 11 Novembre, 1916. Encallent service in A nes ba av Monsicur le Directeur du “ Judge,” 2 ne > oles, Mace a New-York, J'ai Vhonneur de solliciter de votre bien- veillance la faveur de correspondre avec une marraine américaine (connaissant le GALVESTON, TEXAS Bathing-Motoring-Fishing-Hunting-Golfing frangais). Agé de 23 ans, blessé 1 fois et revenu au front depuis 2 ans, je suis souvent On Galveston famous Seawall Boulevard—Over- looking the Gulf of Mexico. enclin & la neurasthénie. Je vous serai trés reconnaissant de me rendre ce, service Climatic conditions peculiarly conducive to re- lief from Nervousness Hay Fever Insomnia. [= an | Your dealer or H.EVANS & SONS, Hudson,N. Y. HOTEL LONGACRE BROADWAY and 47th STREET NEW YORK CITY Convenient to everything. The refined air and good service of the Longacre are well established. At all newsstands NOW. toc a Copy. $1.00 a Year. Published by LESLIE-JUDGE CO. 225 Fifth A New York City par la voix de votre journal Special attention given to A. Lawousts. Veuillez agréer, Monsicur le Directeur, Hunti ing Parties mes salutations respectucux, Service —Comfort—beyond reproach Booklet on request _"MADE AT 4a GARS k at WANTED—AN IDEA! WHO CAN THINK OF SOME Simple thing to patent? Protect your ideas, they may bring > * Me) with you wealth. “Write for “Needed Inventions” and “How to ts comply vil Pe your, Patent and Your Money.” Randolph & Co., ‘stent Attorneys, Dept. 129, Washington, D. C. Monsieur Abel Limousis, Sergent fourrier, 11me Compagnie, 53me Régiment, d’Infantrie, Secteur postal 202. Address, P. L. SANDERS, Manager. |FILM FU HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PAPER WAREHOUSE As may be seen from Monsieur Limousis’ letter, he desires that an American woman shall correspond with him. As he says, it must be someone who writes and under- stands French, Letters are few and far between .in she trenches, and anyoas why +. TS SECURED OR FEE RETURNED 30 Beekman Street, New York, and 32 Cl'nton Street, Newark, N.J. ALL KINDS OF PAPER MADE TO ORDER Actual search and report FREE. Send sketch or model. 19! 48 Edition, 90-page request would be brightening his patent book free. aD1¥ patent aales ser- grim existence. - : GEORG vice gets full value for my clie ». KIMMEL, 225 Barrister t Bide. Mabiegion Hrs em comicbooks.com