Judge, 1919-07-05 · page 34 of 36
Judge — July 5, 1919 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page features a satirical poem by Howard Dietz attacking restaurant hat check attendants. In the early 20th century, checking hats was standard at upscale restaurants, but the practice was notorious for tipping abuses—attendants would pressure diners for gratuities by holding coats or hats "hostage" until compensated. The poem characterizes the hat check boy as a "pirate" and "brigand" who exploits guests through guilt and social pressure ("driving your victims haggard"). The author sarcastically notes that restaurant owners praise these workers for generating tip revenue, but suggests the public would prefer to "wring [their] neck[s]." The accompanying illustration shows a figure in period dress, likely representing the stereotypical hat check attendant depicted in the satire. The page is predominantly advertisements for patent medicines and consumer goods, typical of Judge's advertising revenue model.
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If you will wear white felt hats, white veils, for goodness sake keep them clean. Even if they won’t wash — they will clean beautifully with CARPQNA Cleaning Fluid Cannot Burn or Explode 15c—25e—50e bottles At all druggists Cardona Products Co. M2 W. 26th St..N. Y. To the Hat Check Boy | By Howano Dierz UARD of the restaurant portal Knight of the caput gear Sullen, resolute mortal Moving the guests to fear Modern and bold-taced pirate Brigandest ot all times. List to these more than irate Rhymes! Brood of a Broadway blackguard Child of a lavish year Driving your victims haggard Shedding no profitear Restaurant lords may sing your Praises, and laud your check We would prefer to wring your Neck Watching the silver trickle utstretched hand ne, now a nickel 1 through your robber stand, e have a plan (not softs Drown ty A,B Warsen R, F. D. Parcet Post See Monogram m AK ° on the Genuine july 5 JUDGE 7 TABLETS FOR All Pain Headaches Neuralgias. Colds and La Grippe Women’s Aches and Ills Rheumatic and Sciatic Pains Ask Your Druggist for A-K Tablets (If be cannot supply you, write us) Dozen Size 25c Fac-Simite Small Size 10c The Astikamais Remedy Compeny, St. Losis, Mo, Write for F Free Samples fi CANTRELL & COCHRANE THE STANDARD be Ginger Ale " OF TWO CONTINENTS ‘ Order by the dozen for use at home Sloan's Lliniment tor aches and pains keep it handy Cuticura Soap is Easy Shaving for Sensitive Skins — The New Up-to-date Cuticure Method comicbooks.com