Judge, 1909-06-12 · page 4 of 16
Judge — June 12, 1909 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top cartoon depicts "The College Crew of 1923," showing rowers in a boat with the captain's quote: "Hey! you number four, feather higher, and you won't catch so many 'birds.'" This is a straightforward sporting joke about college rowing. A "bird" in rowing slang refers to catching crabs (when an oar gets stuck), causing the boat to lurch. The humor lies in the captain's ironic suggestion that feathering (rotating) the oar higher will somehow prevent catching birds—when in fact poor technique causes them. The rest of the page offers domestic advice to apartment dwellers under "Suggestions to Newcomers," covering furniture, storage, and dining solutions. At bottom, "The National Game" presents brief baseball humor verses.
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