Judge, 1909-10-23 · page 5 of 16
Judge — October 23, 1909 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several satirical pieces typical of Judge's humor: **"A Song"** (attributed to various authors) uses a riddle format mocking Poland's geography and identity—likely referencing early 20th-century Eastern European political instability. **"Didn't Read It"** satirizes selective newspaper reading, where a man admits ignoring horse-racing coverage because he lacks interest—a common complaint about sensationalist journalism. **"Soul Mates"** is a visual joke showing shoe soles marked with matching initials, punning on "soul mates" (romantic partners) versus literal "sole mates." **"Modern Woman"** depicts a woman with exaggerated flowing hair, criticizing women's fashion as constantly changing and impractical—reflecting early 20th-century anxieties about evolving female fashion and social roles. These represent Judge's typical blend of wordplay, social commentary, and gender-based humor.
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Father isa statesman Who guards a famous ¢ Daughter is a singer ‘Who wins the world’s applause. A SONG. (After Rounlillon,) A bean patch has a thousand poles, ‘And the earth but two; Somebody has found one, But who knows who ? CAROLYN WELLS. DIDN'T READ IT. 66 P)ID YOU read where Dr. Cook made his great dash for the pole and finally reached it to his everlasting glory 2"" “1 saw the headlines in the paper, but I didn’t read it because I'm not interested in horse racing.” “SOUL MATES.” MODERN WOMAN. Dress moves in a mysterious way Its wonders to perform ; It takes the ladies every year And has them change their form, Gg comicbooks.com