Judge, 1917-02-03 · page 23 of 28
Judge — February 3, 1917 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and filler content**, not political satire. The main feature is a promotion for "Film Fun," Judge's sister publication, advertising a serialized article titled "Confessions of a Motion Picture Actress"—a melodramatic exposé promising to reveal the "rough and rocky road to film-fame" of an unnamed actress. The bulk of the page consists of **brief jokes and witticisms** on domestic and social topics (typewriter cleaning, burglars, headaches, work ethic) typical of early-20th-century humor magazines. These are not satirizing specific political figures or events, but rather poking fun at general human behavior and gender dynamics. The **advertisements**—Cook's Imperial Champagne and a "Law Study at Home" course—are typical period ads with no satirical intent. There is **no discernible political cartoon or sustained satire** on this page. It functions as a magazine filler combining light humor with advertising.
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“ Confessions of a Motion Picture Actress” Beginning in the February Film Fun There has been a good deal of piffle written about the lives of the moving picture heroines, and man who can take care of a family on the average government salary has ability amounting almost to genius.”—Topeka Journal, No Alibi—“We should all leave foot- prints in the sands of time,” quoted the parlor philosopher. “They would only show that some of us have been going backward,” objected the mere man.—Chicago Herald. Woman’s Way—‘I’m sorry i asked the girl to clean the typewriter.” “Why?” “She took 15 minutes to clean the type and two hours to manicure her finger nails afterward.” —Louisville Courier-Journal. Particular—“ cy is me_pertickeler frind, Oi'd have ye know.” “Giwan! If he was pertickeler, he would- n’t be yer frind.”—New Orleans Times-Pica- yune, Negatived—‘‘Some day you'll be rich enough to retire from busi “Give up my nice pleasant office and stay home?” rejoined Mr. Growcher. ‘‘I should say not.”—Washington Star. Ineligible—“Is dis where dey wants a boy? tis; but it must be a boy who never lies, swears, or uses slang.” Well, me brudder’s a deaf-mute; I'll send him round.”—Topeka Journal. She Knew—Hub—One night while you way I heard a burgla You should nme going downstaizs three steps America First ExtraDry Champagne at atime: . : 4 nas been a delightful revelation Wife (who knows him)—Where was he, to many Americans Who used to on the roof?—Boston Transcript. think that they could attain travel enjoyment only by means of an The New Doctor—‘My old doctor ocean liner. Readers of Film Fun for Feb- wouldn’t take my malady seriously. He says Seeing the American label first it’s only headache. : C has been just as pleasant a sur- ruary will be ‘‘taken behind the ci ony ae ; a ‘ He said that to a woman with your prise to many who used to think screen’ in a remarkable series of woney?” that superior champagne could reach them only via an ocean ie ° Nene. ata? freighter. articles, The Confessions of “He did. Se cca ache nas Conse a Motion Picture Actress, which tell the story of the rough and rocky road to film-fame. there is a great deal of real, heart-breaking tragedy too that the public never guesses. am astounded. You suffer from mi- * ~ rs into her re ir, er graine.”—Lonisville Courier-Journal. er own, and hereafter, w! or no war, people will see this an American wine first. Industry—‘Bliggins says he got on by Sold Everpwhere—Served Evergwhere burning the midnight oil. These “court secrets” of a movie Queen make a thrilling story. They are the work of a woman whose face is familiar to every cinema spectator. Obvi- ously the author’s name must be withheld, for she tells her own story, asks ‘Is the game worth the candle ?” and lets the facts tell the answer At all the newsstands. FILM FUN $1.00 a year New York City 10 cents a copy 225 Fifth Avenue “Well, keeping late hours did help him some. He danced all night three or four times a week till finally he met a rich girl and married her.” —Buffalo Courier. His Chance—* Miss Norah, if it wasn’t for Tirrence O’Brien that do be coortin’ ye, I'd be after havin’ somethin’ to say to ye, mesilf, th’ night.” “It’s very considerate ye are, Mr. Mulli- gan, but did ye niver hear that prisint com- pany is alway’s accipted?”—Dallas News. A Big Difference—He—Of course there’s a.big difference between a botanist and a florist. She—Is there really? - He—Yes; a botanist is one who knows all about flowers, and a florist is one who knows all about the price people will pay for them.—Boston Transcript. Sliced Oranges with a dash of Abbott's Bitters are appe- ting and healthful. Samples of bitters by mall 25 eta ta stamps. C. W. Abbott & Co., Baltimore, Md. (adv AMERICAN WINE COMPANY { St. Louts, U.S. A. STUDY AT HOME Become and big success waits Sis“trained men sin Rositiooa fn business aad poblie iapitiee ‘now thay "Be id tbe wleader. are 000 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ENTERTAINING | Books, Novelties and Pretty Pictures, you should by all means get our catalogue. Send dime for good samples and our big illus catalogue of Beautiful Girls, Novelties, You'll want more after seeing samples. Globe Co. 21 wi'itiere av. Chicago comicbooks.com