Judge, 1917-04-28 · page 26 of 28
Judge — April 28, 1917 — page 26: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertisements and humor shorts**, not political cartoons. The main editorial content is "A Millennial Forevision," satirizing American optimism about national unity. It notes that a St. Patrick's ball in Shreveport, Louisiana—with an Irish name (Liederkranz Hall), a "colored" orchestra (Echo), and an Italian floor manager (Joe Fazzina)—would have sparked "bloody war" in the past. The piece celebrates this as proof America has become "the melting-pot of nations," gently mocking the grandiose language of early-1900s ethnic harmony rhetoric. The page includes Judge's trademark short humor bits ("Shear Steal," "Not an Expert," etc.)—brief joke exchanges with minimal political content—alongside product advertisements (Club Cocktails, Carbona Cleaning Fluid, Sunny Brook Whiskey). The bottom features **art print advertisements** for Judge magazine covers featuring dogs ("War Babies"), suggesting these were commercial offerings. Overall: a typical Judge page mixing satire, advertising, and light humor rather than hard-hitting political commentary.
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You know the differ- ence between politeness and real enthusiasm. Notice which your guests show when you serve Club Cockfails There is something about their velvet smoothness and their distinctive flavor which marks them at once as perfect blends, served by a man who knows. G. F. HEUBLEIN & BRO. Hartford = New York London Importers of the Famous BRAND'S A-1 SAUCE Let me tell you j jousewife to another hat the spot or streak of soil on your silk curtains e chair which is upholstered in light colored silk, or other fabric, will come off ina moment with a litth CA CARDS GNA —and a white cloth. And ng’ will not injure the Most delicate fabric or color Never use dangerous beazine, naphtha, can hold a match over your bottle of will not explode J Foon Gooey (oy WY Whiskey r A Pleasant Beverage an¢ == A Pure. Wholesome lonic LED # A Millennial Forevision A correspondent sends Jupce a clipping from the Shrevepert (La.) Times, which is most encouraging when viewed in the light of evidence that this glorious nation is thoroughly cosmopolitan and democratic. When the lion and the lamb lie down to- gether in the spirit expressed in this bit of paper, the millennium cannot be far away. The clipping announces that the St. Patrick’s ball will be held at Liederkranz Hall, music furnished by the Echo (colored) Orchestra; and the name of the floor- manager is Joe Fazzina. Time was when that collection of names would have meant bloody war and the re- serves called out. Truly we are more than ever the melting-pot of nations. Shear Steal One Only—“Do they ring two bells for school?” asked a gentleman of his little ly. “They ring one bell twice.” —Boston Globe. Not an Expert—Alice—They say Tom is an expert in the art of self-defense. Marie—Nonsense! Edith made him pro- pose in just one week.—Boston Transcript. A Socialist—“Bliggins says he’s a Socialist.” “What does he mean by that?” “He has never heard of any form of government that would suit him, but he is still hoping something worth while will turn up by and by.”—Washington Star. What the Boss Did—‘‘Yes,” said the determined man, “when that waiter resented the smallness of my tip I took the case to the proprietor of the restaurant.” “And what did the proprietor do?” “He gave the waiter some money out of his own pocket and apologized to him for having such a customer.”—London Sutur- day Journal. Works Both Ways—‘You see,” said Columbus, “‘I have proved by this egg that the world is almost round. “But it works both way: replied the King, doubtfully. “A boiled egg shows that the world is round. But if it were made into omelet it would demonstrate with no less clearness that the world is flat.” Washington Star. No Royal Road?—‘ There is no royal read to learning,” said the Wise Guy. ‘I don’t know about that,”’ said the Mutt. “Did you ever notice the number of liveried equipages that wait outside of a private school in hionable district around letting-out time?”’—Buffalo Express. One Problem Enough—‘How about this freedom-of-the-seas proposition?” I don't profess to know all about it,” rejoined Mr. Chuggins. “If I can keep track of all the regulations that apply to street-crossings I am doing well.”"—IVash- ington Star. Every lover of a good cocktall should Insist that Abbott's Bittera be used in making It: insures your getting the very best. ©. W. Abbott € Co., Baltimore, Adv Taras’ WAR BABIES IRST NATIONAL BANK,” by James Montgomery Flagg, and “WAR BABIES,” by Will Rannells, are two Judge covers that our readers have liked very much. They have been made up into Art Prints, mounted on a heavy mat, 9x 12, ready for framing. Both pictures are printed in full colors, exactly as they appeared on the covers of Judge, and they make an attractive decoration for any room. Fifty cents brings both the prints, post free, or if desired, either will be sold separately for 25c apiece. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK \i | JUDGE ntw York Jea28 Judge Art Print Department 25 Fifth Ave., New York City Enclosed find 50c (25c). Please send me “War Babies,” and “First National Bank.” Name Address — coamiebookgs com