Judge, 1901-09-14 · page 6 of 16
Judge — September 14, 1901 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains multiple satirical cartoon jokes typical of early 20th-century American humor: **"An Eye to Business"** mocks a mother's parenting priorities—she wants her baby quiet during naps, so she puts ear-muffs on the infant. **"Greatly Improved"** jokes about a mental patient whose condition supposedly improved after voting for William Jennings Bryan (likely referencing Bryan's 1896 or 1900 presidential campaigns), suggesting Bryan supporters were mentally unstable—a common Republican attack. **"Cruel"** criticizes wealthy hotel proprietors forbidding waiters from stock speculation, though waiters receive substantial tips. **"Fixed for Cold Weather"** depicts someone collecting fur-bearing caterpillars for a winter muff—absurdist humor about nature. **"Gravitation"** uses theater slang to joke about flies attracted to bald heads. **"No Golf"** satirizes a pastor who only skips golf when weather is bad, not for church. **"And It Went"** plays on a Jewish character (Cohen) retiring from business—the punchline being a police judge's ultimatum makes retirement mandatory. The page reflects period attitudes including casual antisemitism and political mockery.
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