Judge, 1911-07-01 · page 20 of 24
Judge — July 1, 1911 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains multiple satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century American humor. The main cartoon depicts a conversation between a man and woman at dinner, with the caption "NOTHING TO CROW ABOUT." The joke references the play *Chantecler* (a French work about a rooster), with the woman saying it "reminds me of blackmail"—the punchline being "foul play" (fowl/foul wordplay). The "Fat Man's Club" anecdote satirizes membership fraud-prevention: applicants must climb five flights of stairs to apply, ensuring only those physically fit enough qualify. The joke critiques both the club's absurd logic and the applicants' desperation. Other brief humorous pieces mock wealth (a man owning a car but complaining about gas prices), marriage (a poor man denying he relies on strangers, implying he'd accept his wife's support), and politicians (Congressional Record speeches being inherently false). The page also contains period whiskey advertisements, reflecting the magazine's commercial content during Prohibition-era America.
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A MINT JULEP Songs of the Season. Blessings on thee, barefoot boy! OF You must be a happy soul. Pe How we envy you your joy, ue % Splashing in the swimming hole! Youngstown Telegram. Ts a draught of fragrant Cool Refreshment p eee a nan nant nip : bead COMFORTING When you, in your childish joy, ; Pos bf Step upon a bumblebee! TRL TARATIAN SON ah —Los Angeles Express. The Real Test. dent of the Fat Man's Club was asl according to a magazine writer, you prevent fraud among your applicants for membership? Didn’t some men try to get in that weren't up to the standard weight?” “Yes,’’ the portly officer replied; “but it was no use. Applications had to be presented in person at the Polk Building, fifth floor. There was no ele- vator. The applicant climbed the five flights of stairs. At the top he meta man who asked, ‘Were you looking for the Fat Man’s Club?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘The main office is on the first floor,’ the man said. ‘Your application is rejected. We receive no man who can climb five flights of stairs.’ ’’—Kansas City Star. Not So Very Rich.—‘‘He must be rich. He owns an automobile.”’ “That proves nothing. You ought to hear him squeal every time the price of gasoline goes up another cent.""—De- troit Free Press. \ —_—_ taKenac. e py Ghee : If you see it in the Congressional Rec- ord, it’s true—unless it happens to be a . NOTHING TO CROW ABOUT. speech.— Youngstown Telegram. He-¥* Have you been to see ‘Chantecler’ yet?"” She Yes; it reminds me of blackmail.'’ hi Blackmail?’ That's a funny comparison. How do you make it ?"’ Foul play."* PURE Whiskey Properly used, the Best and Most Healthful /onic known HIS PROPER’ PRIDE. Accept no ‘The angel—"' Poot man! And are you married?" y e e Substitute The poor man—'' Pardon me, madam! Dye think I'd be relyin’ on total strangers for support if I had a wife?” —Sydney Bulletin In answering advertisements please mention JUDGE. It will be appreciated. * comicbooks.com