Judge, 1917-11-03 · page 23 of 28
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This page from *Judge* (November 3, 1917) consists primarily of **humorous anecdotes** in the "Passing the Mustard" section—brief jokes about everyday situations, not political cartoons. Topics include a telephone mix-up, a child's definition of architecture, and a ticket-seller pestered by impatient travelers. The page is **dominated by advertising**: a full-page Blue-Jay Corn Plaster advertisement claiming scientific superiority over old remedies. This reflects 1917's marketing emphasis on "modern" medical solutions. One small anecdote references **Prohibition**, suggesting some citizens moved away when alcohol bans eliminated their excuse for "natural cussedness"—a mild joke about hypocrisy among drinkers. The page contains **no major political satire** visible. It reflects typical early-20th-century magazine content: light humor, advertisements positioned as informative articles, and references to contemporary conveniences (telephones, railroads).
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JUDG } | anil ber 3, 1917 Passing the Mustard —Weary Mike (at the telephone) say, kin I talk to Mr. McAfee? Oprator—What is his number, please? Weary Mike—Wot! Is_ he pinched? jgin?—Lincoln Telephone News. Defined—Miss Wilcox had been giving the dass an elementary talk on architecture. ” she said, ny one in the $ i tl me what a ‘buttres 1 ttle Walter aro: aquick flash of intelligence souted; “a buttress is a nanny goat. Its Name—In a kindergarten class flags vere shown, and in answer to a question a ite girl gave the response that was ex- pected of her: “This is the flag of my vontry.” “And what is the name of your country?” ras the next question “Tis of th was the prompt reply.— Indianapolis Ne Pity the Poor Ticket-Selle: When will the nine-ten train be in “[want my trunk checked right away.” “Icannot hear you for this din.” “Wall, will you wait on me today?” T want to go on th’ Cannon-Ball You say, it doesn’t stop here; why? Wel, won't you flag it just this once? Lknow you could if you would try.” “Did You'd know her just as sur She wore a gown of rose delaine. With crimson basque and toque of slate.” Td like my grip checked right awa: ister May come on this train? fate “Oh, say! Is my train in on time?” Idon’t care what you people say, Such rotten service is a crime.” Could I lay off a week at W How soon will I get to my home “Don't you get tired of standing here?” I want my trunks checked right away, And hurry, please, or I'll be late.” “This agent is a reg'lar jay. He's werse than some old hen to prate.”” “Say, mister, what are freight rates now?” “Oh, yes, he is tall for his age.” “Iwant to ship a dog and cow, Likewise a lion in a cage. “I want my grips checked right away. And can T check my hat-box, too?” “Oh, gee! You railroad men are gay! I guess you've nothing else to do. Railroad Men's Magazine. His Message—Siie—You don’t even Gress me decently. I’m going home to pa, He—All right. You might say to him sothat I need a new suit myself." —Boston script. What Prohibition Did—“I unders Prohibition he as Crimson 'o lose a few “Yes,” replied Broncho Bob. “A number “ people who used to make licker an excuse ‘or natural sedness have been obliged ‘move away.” —IWashington Star. The Simple Truth About Corns A corn today is just as needless as a spot of dirt. It can be ended almost as easily, ed, as simply and completely as a spot of dirt. The way is scientific. vented by a famous chemist.. It It was in- gentle. It affects the corn alone. The corn is wrapped and protect- so you forget it. In two days, usually, the corn is gone. Only very tough corns need a second application. The results are sure. The meth- is prepared by makers of sur- od is gentle, but no corn can gical dressings respect. It is called Blue-jay. You apply it in a jiffy, and usually but once. There is no muss. The pain stops in- stantly and forever. The action is A is a thin, soft pad which stops the pain by re- lieving the pressure whom physicians End Corns Completely one 25c Packages at Druggists resist it. Millions of corns are ended every month in this way. Don’t use harsh methods —relics of the @ old days. See Blue-jay what Blue-jay Corn Plasters does. Stop Pain Instantly Prove it on corn to- night. ss, Ete. Chicago and New York B is the B&B wax, which gently undermines the corm. Usually it takes only 48 hours to end the com’ completely. C is rubber adhesive which sticks without wetting. It wraps around the toe, and makes the plaster snug, and comfortable Blue-jay is applied ina jiffy, After that, one doesn't feel the corn. The action is gentle, ed to the corn alone. So the corn disappears out soreness. “The Recording Angel of the War’”’ from the November Film Fun 4,10 4 film version of Michelangelo's well knowa picture jevoted to Antonio Moreno, Viola Dana and Olive kes good. with promised story. “Let the ‘was on the Coast filming ing story with a war slant Being the prettiest h pictures, of Helena “Clay “Romeo and Juliet.” t feleases which producers think ‘ach theaters. * tal cards sent Film Fun by ts from all over the countr: to free lance reviews of recent plays and doings joving Picture Actress, in One Lesson” is of Lon Angeles, whose drawings illustrate lives where most of the pictures are made, and the story has of Liberty" with face page of “Daughters of Freedom,” n favorites defying the conventions in divers ways he’ Film World: Film Fan dst So'newsstinas Comicbooks.com