Judge, 1912-07-27 · page 17 of 24
Judge — July 27, 1912 — page 17: what you’re looking at
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This page collects comic anecdotes and cartoons from British and European sources, arranged thematically around transatlantic observations and everyday life. The opening cartoon references President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt—likely alluding to their political split, with Taft (as "conductor") refusing Roosevelt passage, and Roosevelt retaliating ("if I can't, you shan't!"). This reflects their rivalry following Roosevelt's presidency. Other jokes satirize class anxieties (a nonagenarian defying death expectations), rapid modern friendships, and cross-cultural misunderstandings (a Scottish farmer's cryptic dependence on seed quality; English and German passengers miscommunicating about train compartment space). "The American Bar in Paris" critiques wealthy Americans abroad and French dandies adopting English fashion—capturing period anxieties about cultural influence and authenticity. The page's title suggests Judge was positioning itself as cosmopolitan, sharing refined humor "across the sea" with international audiences.
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