Judge, 1910-11-19 · page 18 of 24
Judge — November 19, 1910 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases winning entries from Judge's amateur art competition, offering monetary prizes ($5, $3, $2) for reader submissions. The cartoons represent early 20th-century social humor targeting contemporary concerns. "Mamma's Pet" satirizes indulgent parenting—contrasting an overly coddled child with how children "should be." "Problem of the Hobble Skirt" mocks the restrictive fashion trend by showing a woman awkwardly constrained. "Time and Time Again" depicts what appears to be a reaper figure, likely referencing death's inevitability. "An Old Salt Seller" jokes about a street vendor selling dogs to match customers' facial hair—absurdist humor. The Irish domestic servant (Bridget) misinterprets medical instructions, drinking an entire dose at once to avoid repeated doses—a common stereotype joke format of the era. These amateur submissions reflect period anxieties: fashion absurdities, parenting philosophies, mortality, and Irish immigrant humor typical of Judge's satirical approach.
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JUDGE JUDGE'S AMATEUR ART CONTEST. PPRIZES of $5, $3, and $2 are awarded. All drawings failing to win prizes, but which are used on the Amateur Page, will be paid.for at one dollar each. Only those drawings marked “For Amateur Contest ” will be considered. This contest is open to all, whether subscribers to JUDGE or not. There is no financial consideration. Address all drawings to Art Editor JUDGE, 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City. SECOND PRIZE. As it is, and —— —-—as it should be. MAMMA'S PET. FIRST PRIZE. PROBLEM OF THE HOBBLE “TIME AND TIME AGAIN." SKIRT. Good-by to the ** stocking bank.’ THIRD PRIZe. Boy—"' Say, mister, don't you want to buy a dog to match your whiskers ?"* AN OLD SALT SELLER. Bridget—"* The docthure sed to take a teaspoonful ivery bour."" * What's the trouble, Mr. Owl? You look all broke up."" Mr. Oxel—" They pat me on day work at the factory."” + be bothered ivery bour."* Pat—'‘ Shure, an’ Oi tuk it all at oncet so Oi wouién't comicbooks.com