Judge, 1912-07-27 · page 8 of 24
Judge — July 27, 1912 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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This Judge magazine page contains multiple brief satirical jokes typical of early 20th-century American humor. **Top illustration**: Shows a well-dressed woman with her lawyer and a man in formal dress, with a dog present. The caption "Towser has been taught that two's company and three's a crowd" appears to be a double-entendre joke about propriety and social awkwardness. **Text sections** include several short gags: - "Cost of the Law" mocks litigation expenses, with a woman shocked to learn the "crier" is a court officer (not someone paid for emotional support) - "Dog Days" references summer bathing season with a joke about hot-dog vendors at Rockaway - "National Conventions" puns on convention delegates as "crape-hangers" (mourners) - Various observations about how different groups (matrons, widows, youths) speak - "Skeptical" contains jokes about women's hair The humor relies on wordplay, gender stereotypes, and social observation typical of the era—much would seem dated or offensive to modern readers.
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DOG SENSE. Towser has been taught that two ’s company and three 's a crowd Cost of the Law. THE lady litigant had paid out good money to clerks and bailiffs till she was nervous about it. ‘Who is that?’’ she whispered to her lawyer, as a new functionary put in an appearance. “That? That's the crier,"’ the lawyer replied. “Goodness! Can't I do my own crying and save the fees?"’ National Conventions. Jimson—‘‘ When does the na- tional convention of crape- > hangers meet?"’ Jamson—"‘Well, I know of one or two such conventions * that have met already.” And There Are Others. Boggs—‘'I heard a lecturer say last night that we would all live to see the day when a woman will be Speaker of the House. Do you believe that?” Dog Days. The voice of dog days echoes near— We've heard it oft before While bathing, say, At Rockaway, “One ham on rye! . . . Draw four!"’ PRECAUTION. Heard as They Passed By. By all girls—‘*And he said'?—— By all matrons—‘‘But I'll say this much’’—— By all widows—‘'I don’t encourage him’’—— By all youths—‘And she said’’—— By all benedict I'm made of money y all bachelors (confirmed) w this cigar’’—— Chappie Overboard. “Were you quick," Chappie asked, ‘to perceive it was me, When they shouted, ‘Man over- board, into the sea'?"’ * she answered, ‘‘I thought it was one of the crew; For I couldn't believe they'd speak that way of you.” “Think Skeptical. Miss Pugfs—‘‘ She has fine hair. She can sit on it."’ Miss Psyche—‘‘You mean Henpeck—"'| know of one 3 Neighbor—* My! what a big muzzle. Does he bite?” ‘woman that is, already.’’ Boy—"* Naw; that's to keep him from gettin’ bit."” when she takes it off."” comicbooks.com