Judge, 1909-04-17 · page 5 of 16
Judge — April 17, 1909 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The main illustration shows a cherub or cupid (labeled "YOU ARE NEXT!") holding a rifle, standing before a door. This accompanies an essay titled "ESSAY ON TWO-LEGGED DOGS." The text discusses types of men in romantic relationships: those devoted to their girlfriends, unfaithful men, and particularly "greyhound" types who are graceful but emotionally distant. It criticizes "the most unpleasant type"—a jealous, fault-finding man (appearing to reference a "Skye terrier" breed metaphor). The satirical dialogue at the bottom depicts a man complaining his money is "all tied up," unable to access his cash. **The satire:** The page mocks various male personality types and behaviors in relationships, using dog breed metaphors to criticize men's romantic failings and financial irresponsibility. The cupid illustration likely warns husbands they're "next" targets for romantic/marital complications.
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a sa YOU ARE NEXT! ESSAY ON TWO-LEGGED DOGS. N AFFAIRS of the heart, the average man is a bulldog. If he knows who a girl is and all about her, and if he that she is always putting herself in his way and trying to pat him on the head, then he sleepily blinks one eye at her and takes no further notice. But if he scents a mystery, or if the girl is trying to get away from him, then he is up and after in a flash; and once he gets her he is going to hang on like grim death, Another type of man is a faithful watchdog. ens the beloved, he will give up his life otherwise he lies contentedly by the fir dignity by foolish—and, to many, necessary~-demonstrations of af- fection. If danger threat- if need be; but not demean his Opposed to this type are the men who, like foppish and ornate king their mistresses" hands, but ever little spaniels, are forever ready at the sight of a new face to whisk gayly off in another flirta- tion. Other men, li non-committal, But the most unp! terrier, who is always finding fault with his mistress, but yelps furiously at the approach of a rival. NAMDARA BLAIR. the greyhound, leap agilely from affair to affair is the quarrelsome little Skye “ Tat man’s money is all tied up."* “* Poor fellow! Can't get at it, eh?” “Oh, yes; all he has to do is to untie his money-bag."” comicbooks.com