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# "A Cold Day for the Iceman" — Judge Magazine Cartoon This page contains a domestic humor story by "Penelope Pennyfeather" (a pseudonymous female writer) alongside a cartoon titled "A Cold Day for the Iceman." **The Cartoon:** A man (the iceman, identifiable by his profession delivering ice blocks) stands at a doorway in winter, holding a small child's hand. The joke appears to play on the double meaning of "cold day"—both the literal winter weather and the social awkwardness or rejection he's experiencing. The iceman was a common working-class figure in early 20th-century urban America, making this a relatable subject for satirical humor about class and social encounters. **The Story:** A lengthy confessional narrative about marital conflict, where the narrator initially discovers her husband's mysterious coat, suspects infidelity, confronts him emotionally, then reconciles. It's domestic satire targeting middle-class married life anxieties. Both pieces reflect Judge's focus on American domestic comedy and class observation humor typical of the era.
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