Judge, 1912-11-09 · page 10 of 24
Judge — November 9, 1912 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine contains several satirical commentaries on early 20th-century social issues: **"Why She Left"** mocks women suffragists by suggesting a prominent activist abandoned her public speaking commitment because her pet poodle was ill—implying female activists prioritize trivial concerns over serious causes. **"A Firm Believer"** satirizes male hypocrisy about women's suffrage. Mr. Brown claims to support "equal rights" but only when directly questioned by his wife, suggesting men pay lip service to suffrage without genuine conviction. **"Reflections of a Modern"** offers cynical observations on marriage and gender, including the barb that men and women "don't get really good until they are old"—a comment on aging and desirability. **"A Case of Swelled Head"** warns against parental over-praise, suggesting it breeds vanity that leaves women unmarried at forty. The page overall reflects *Judge*'s editorial skepticism toward both women's suffrage activism and modern marriage culture.
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Why She Left. Sammy—‘'I thought that Mrs, Mannish was such an ardent suf- fragette. Why did she leave the meeting the other night when she was billed to make a speech?”’ Fanny—‘‘Some one sent word that her poodle was sick.’’ An Easier Way. “There is always room at the top,’’ said the sage. “Aw, yes,’ yawningly re- plied the youth with the curly blond front hair; ‘‘but it is so blame’ much easier to sit at the bottom and make excuses.’’ Alone! By Farmer Smith, The railroads are a-charging All passengers will stand. The food is going higher— We squeal to beat the band! But each must learn a lesson, And for each sin atone. The world will be much better When you let me alone! A FIRM BELIEVER. Statistician—"" Mr, Brown, your wife tells me that you 're a suffragist."” Mr. Brown—' Why, ah—on—that is, I believe firmly in equal rights."* Reflections of a Modem. Man is never too old to yearn. Cupid and cupidity are twins. Slow husbands make fast wives, There’s no marrying in heaven. That’s why there’s a heaven. It is as foolish to destroy a compromising letter as it is to write one. Men are like violins; they don’t get really good until they are old. Neither do women. Anticipation. Mrs. Justwed—‘‘Just think of it, dearest one! Twenty-five years from day before yesterday will be our silver anniversary!" A Case of Swelled Head. In youth her parents told her she Was such a matchless maid, It filled her with conceit, and so She’s forty in the shade. But Mary Avoid It Room for improvement — the library. comicbooks.com