Judge, 1901-07-27 · page 7 of 16
Judge — July 27, 1901 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects brief humorous vignettes mocking various social types and situations circa early 1900s: **"Inquisitiveness"** jokes about a farmer finding his hired man's basket left behind—implying the worker abandoned his post. **"Patriotic"** satirizes Scottish frugality: a golfer demands his pousse café (layered drink) be "plaid or nothing," conflating Scottish tartans with thrift. **"Considerate"** and **"Seeking Rest"** are domestic humor—husbands making excuses to avoid wives. **"Divine Service"** mocks working-class aspiration: waiters claiming to be divinity students, with the joke that the father wouldn't notice them sleeping if he believed the premise. **"In Doubt"** jokes about biblical literacy among women. **"At Saratoga"** features a child's logic about salt water causing excessive thirst. **"Explained"** satirizes Eastern urbanites: an "automobile back East" has apparently prepared someone for wild-west horseback riding, inverting expectations about rural versus urban skills. The humor targets class pretension, regional stereotypes, and marital discord typical of *Judge's* satirical approach.
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