Judge, 1903-11-14 · page 3 of 16
Judge — November 14, 1903 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several satirical pieces about social dynamics and gender relations, typical of early-20th-century Judge magazine humor. **"Evidently Single"**: A joke about marriage misconceptions—a man misunderstands a woman's comment about "lottery" as approval of marriage. **"Naturally Not"**: Satirizes a young woman's failed attempts at various accomplishments (castanets, Spanish dancing, "elevator-starter"), mocking women's dilettantish pursuits and lack of genuine skill. **"His Failing"**: A multi-panel comic depicts a man's social awkwardness—he cannot sustain conversation with women without becoming romantic or demanding physical affection. The humor targets male clumsiness in courtship rather than female behavior. The overall tone reflects period attitudes about gender roles, courtship rituals, and social propriety, with gentle mockery of both masculine and feminine social failings.
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‘THE POETIC MACHINE. OUND you I weave sweet strains of poesy, T say such nice things of your eyes of blue— In sooth, I swear that they do thrill me through. Your tresses, to the winds a-blowing free, T call spun gold; unending witchery Dwells in your ev'ry smile; and when I view Your ripe, red lips I rhapsodize anew— Thear your voice and dream of Arcady. But ‘tis not that I’m given to romance ; "Tis not because Dan Cupid holds me hard That I write verses to you, pretty maid, But rather that it’s such a glorious chance For such as I—an humble, modest bard— To give an airing to his stock-in-trade. EVIDENTLY SINGLE. Jones— | think marriage is a lottery."" Surrm—"* Well, you're lucky if you only think so."* HIS FAILING. se JULIA," said the living skeleton to the fat lady, “why don’t you go over and sit with the ossi- fied man a while? Poor fellow! he would appreciate having a lady to talk with.” “Oh, he wea- ries. me,” sniffed the fat lady.“ He can't talk to a girl four minutes with- out wanting her to hold his hand. He's too soft for any use. SOLIE'S (a. very distinguish- ed actor, I'm told.” 1, Perciva.—" Weally, Miss Bysepps. |—er—I am getting most 1. tt much farther to the links?” “No; not an actor—a star.” click!" she plays. HE REPENTS. “*You only married me for my money.”* He—"'Serves me right for trying to buck up against one of those get-rich-quick games.” NATURALLY NOT. ‘OR a time we watch with much interest the efforts of the young lady to become proficient upon the castanets. “Clickety-clack, clickety-clack, clackety, clackety, When she pauses for breath we inquire, “Do you expect to become a Spanish dancer ?” “ What ye tink I'm trainin’ fe insouciance ; “an elevator-starter ?” she asks with naive = 2. Miss Byserrs—‘* Don't mention it, Mr. Brawnless.’ HOW HE REACHED THE LINKS. comicbooks.com