Judge, 1917-02-17 · page 21 of 28
Judge — February 17, 1917 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains humor columns ("With the College Wits") alongside advertisements. The columns are brief, interconnected jokes from various college publications: **The humor** targets familiar early-20th-century situations: parents expecting vacation work rather than leisure; fathers dispensing questionable wisdom; young romance ("petty larceny" of kisses); office crowding; and relationship logic. The "Logic that Transcends Reason" joke plays on a boyfriend's contradictory reassurances about fidelity—he claims undivided love while admitting he hasn't fallen for college girls, which she (logically) finds suspicious. **The satire** is gentle, relying on wordplay and domestic situations rather than political commentary. References like "Luke McLake" and college-paper attributions (Yale, Lampoon, Gargoyle) suggest these are contemporary in-jokes among educated readers. **The advertisements**—Gem razor blades, Old Town Canoes, and Abbott's Bitters—reflect early-1900s consumer culture targeting middle-class men. The page reflects *Judge's* dual function as satirical humor magazine and advertising vehicle.
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With the College Wits The Joys of Vacation—Parent—No, LT ain't Bill! And the chimes ain't been ringin’ and you ain’t gonna cut no 8 o'clock. Jest tumble out and git dressed and cut that kindlin’ wood in the shed afore noon.— Orange Peel. Pa Knows Everything—(A la Luke McLuke)—Sonny—Dad, what does “Carry coals to Newcastle” mean? Father—When a single man tells a married man his troubles, my boy.—Vale Record. \ thing of beauty is an expense forever. —California Pelican. ——— “What is the rent of your room, Henry? I suppose they as! jot for it.” “Yes, all the time.” —Lampoon. Won't that Be Grand? She thinks that petty larceny Has no excuse. I stole a kiss last night, you sce: She thinks that petty larceny! To-night I'll pilfer—two or three, The silly goose! She thinks that pet/y larceny Has no excuse.—Jester. The Acme of Belief—Sie—Mr. Smith has great faith in his fellow men. He—Yes. He even writes “Personal” on a postal card.—Gargoyle. Crowded Season At the Store—First MJon—Can we stay here all night? zi Second Man—(helpfully)—We won't take } up much room. I walk in my. sleep. Panther. A Sure Sign—“So you danced with George at the party last night.” “Yes—But how did you guess?” “I noticed you are limping today.” + —Minnehaha. The Logic that Transcends Reason— “You do still love me?” “And you haven't fallen in love with any } girl up at college?” “No.” “Do you love me as much as ever?” ind will you always love me?” es.” nd there's no one else?” “Just me?” “How can you sit there and lie so?”— Purple Cow. Every lover of a good cocktail should Insist that Abbott's Beters be used in making It: insures your getting the very bet. CW! Abbott & Co., Baltimore Md. (Adv). No Need to lrritate Your Skin For a pleasant shave use hot water, a good shaving soap, rub lather in well—shave with the Gem Damaskeene Blades, made of highest grade Damascus steel, well tempered, ground and honed to perfection, they hold their edge indefinitely— a boon to even the tenderest skin—an enemy of the toughest beard. In sealed waxed paper wrapped packet — each blade and blade edge protected. Seven blades for 35c. iS GEM _ ])AMASKEENE BLADES 7 (AND: RAZOR To get the right slant on self shaving you must get the right slant on your blade—that means a GEM. Outfit includes razor complete, with seven Gem Damaskeene Blades, shav- Mhuniome et SB 1.OO Dealers Everywhere Gem Cutlery Co. Inc. NEW YORK Canadian Branch: ‘SAN St. Catherine Se, W. Montreal ho Me Signof The Best Safety — The Happiest People in the World are those who get back to nature—who get out in the open in an “(Old Town Canoe’’—who get the thrills of skimming swift! over the water and the pleasant exercise of paddling. It feels ‘ood to be in an “Old Town’’—it’s like riding a thoroughbred— eautiful, graceful, speedy and safe, The ‘‘Old Town” is easy to manage, easy to paddle and will last for years. Made of long-length cedar planks, close-ribbed and strongly built. You'll never have a minute’s trouble with it. 4, ready to ship. Easy to buy from dealer or factory. Write for catalog. OLD TOWN CANOE CO., 1643 Main St., Old Town, Maine, U.S. A. R_ the best photograph appearing on its pages each month, Leslie’s will offer a prize of $25.00; for the second best $15.00; and for third $10.00. The prize pic- tures and all others accepted by the editors will be paid for at the regular rates. Photographs will be judged by Leslie’s editors on News Interest Reproduction Qualities Promptness in Sending Size of Print Anyone may send pictures and there are no conditions except that the print must not be submitted else- where at the same time. Remember, if the picture is accepted, whether it wins a prize or not, it will be used and paid for at the usual rates. ' If copyrighted, written copyright release must accompany photo. Leslie's wants news pictures and wants them quickly Address EDITOR LESLIE’S, 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City ry member of your family and your ‘will enjoy this wonderful sport with you,