Judge, 1912-11-16 · page 15 of 24
Judge — November 16, 1912 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page collects international humorous anecdotes translated from European satirical publications, reflecting early 20th-century middle-class anxieties and social observations. The cartoons mock: a working-class London boy's grammar ("'ammy knife" for "ham knife"), failed romantic correspondence, a photographer prioritizing souvenirs over including himself in memories, and a barber's witty threat to charge double for a double chin. Later pieces satirize materialism (trading dance partners for stamps, marrying widowers for inheritance), self-deception (eating potatoes in dark glasses to imagine them as truffles), and absent-mindedness (a clergyman unsure if Parliament meets). The unifying theme: ordinary people's social pretensions, poor communication, and transparent self-interest. These are gentle, domestic satires—no political figures or events—aimed at readers amused by European foibles and everyday human foolishness. The translations suggest *Judge*'s cosmopolitan appeal to educated audiences.
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Flavor Instead of Meat. “Tuppenny loaf, please—an’ muvver wants ter know if yer’ll cut it in slices wiv a ‘ammy knife?’’—London Opinion. Half Friends. As they meet two young women who ignore them: “‘What’s the matter? friendly with Amelia?”’ “We have a half correspondence."’ “How's that?”’ “I write to her, and she does not an- swer.'’—Sucesos (Santiago, Chile). Are you not Not a Compliment. “Na, Oskar, wir sollten doch eigentlich auch auf an inauf.”” “Nein, auf jeder Platte dirft ihr doch nicht sein. Ich habe den Apparat mitgenommen, um angenchme Erinnerungen an die Reise zu sammeln!” “*Well, Oscar, we ought to get in that picture also, I should think.”” **No, you needn’t be on every plate. I took my camera along to have some pleasant recollections of the trip.’’— Meggendorfer Blaetter (Munich). The Facetious Barber. ‘cur, j+ vais etre obligé de doubler jonaivur @ un double menton!* “IT shall be obliged, monsieur, to charge you a double fee, as you have a double chin.’"’—Le Rire (Paris). The Stamp Collector. “Bitte um den Walzer?” “Den hab’ ich achon dem Fritz versprochen.”” “Ja, aber er hat ihn mir fir zwei Amerika-Marten verkauft.” “*May I ask you for the waltz?”’ “*I promised it to Jack.’’ “Yes, I know; but he sold it to me for two American stamps.’’—Fliegende Blaetter (Munich). How He Deceives Himself. “Pourquoi manges-tu_ maintenant des pommes & Vangiaise avec des lunettes noires?" jue veux-tu, ainsi jecrois manger des truffes qui me sont interuites par mon docteur.” ‘*Why do you eat your potatoes while wearing dark glasses?’’ “Why? Because it makes me think I’m eating truffles, which the doctor has forbidden me.’’—Le Rire (Paris). That Depends. “Ich wirde nie einen Witwer heiraten. Vetter, wirdst du eine Witwe nehmen?” “Das kommt ganz darauf an, wieviel ihr Mann ihr hinterlassen hat.” “I'd never marry a widower. And you, cousin—would you take a widow?"’ “That depends entirely on how much her husband left her.""—Meggendorfer Blaetter (Munich). Und du, A Compromise. Country vicar (returning from serv- ice)—‘‘Is Parliament sitting now, my dear?”’ Wife—'I don’t know.’"" Vicar—‘*Nor I; that’s why I said the prayer for Parliament in such a low voice.’’—Punch (London). His Viewpoint. “Jott nee, muss det ‘ne Arbeit sind, sich so an- suziebn!” “Hully gee! What trouble it must be to dress like that!’’—Ulk (Berlin). comicbooks.com