Judge, 1911-12-30 · page 8 of 25
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains satirical content mocking early 20th-century literary and social pretensions. **"My New Year's Resolutions"** by Carolyn Wells parodies the self-important declarations of aspiring writers. Wells humorously lists grandiose goals ("expansion of the ethical culture of my fellowbeings") alongside contradictory admissions of materialism (economizing on opera tickets and taxicabs). The satire targets writers who claim artistic seriousness while pursuing profit and social status—a common hypocrisy *Judge* mocked. **The three illustrated jokes** are unrelated social humor: - "Domestic Harmony in Utah" (top) appears to reference polygamy practices associated with Utah's Mormon history - "Putting Himself Right" jokes about a boy refusing cake to appear considerate - "So Considerate" and "Wise to the Game" are brief one-liners about social awkwardness and deceptive hotel practices The page satirizes literary pretension and captures period social anxieties about manners, materialism, and authenticity—typical *Judge* fare targeting educated urban audiences.
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DOMESTIC HARMONY IN UTAH. A Dozenette on the Pianorama. By CAROLYN WELLS. My New Year's Resolutions. RESOLVED, that in the coming new from the published work of my liter- Resolved, that I will economize on year I will try to be less frivolous ary friends. paper, ink, and two-cent stamps. | and try to write more for the uplift of Resolved, that my work shall appear ‘Resolved, that (consequently) I will | the human soul, more for the extension oftener in our best journals, and that I economize on candy, willow plumes, | of the higher plane, and more in a vein _ shall ask higher rates. opera tickets and taxicabs. that shall tend toward Resolved, that I will the expansion of the ethi- cal culture of my fellow- beings. I shall strive for fundamental sincerity and sincere fundament- ality, and thus, on a higher biplane, endeavor to soar aloft. Resolved, that I will not, during the whole new year, even once parody “Abou Ben Ad- hem,"’ ‘“‘The Blessed Damozel,’’ or the ‘*Ru- Resolved, that I will not write jingles on bridge, the suffrage, or hobble skirts. Resolved, that I will write fewer stuff, any- 1} iat way. PUTTING HIMSELF RIGHT. ¥ Mrs. Scant—* Will you have another slice of cake, Robbie ?'’ never allow anything of @ personal nature about myself to appear in print. So Considerate. Peevish person (in crowded car)—**Madam, you have pricked my cheek with that barbarous hatpin!"" Stylish woman—Don't be alarmed, sir! I ster- ilize it every day.”” Wise to the Game. Hotel clerk (blandly)— “Oh, yes, we have dollar- fifty rooms, but they’re all taken.”” Prospective guest (in whisper)—‘‘ Where do the Resolved, that I will Robbie—'* No, thank you; mother said I must refuse a second piece, ‘cause not lift points or ideas you mightn’t have it to spare."’ speculators do business?’’ comicbooks.com