Judge, 1912-11-23 · page 7 of 24
Judge — November 23, 1912 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top cartoon contrasts judicial leniency: a poor man receives commutation for "good behavior" while a wealthy man gets commutation for "bad behavior"—satirizing class discrimination in the criminal justice system where the rich escape consequences while the poor are rewarded for compliance. Below are various humorous short pieces: "Discrimination" mocks class pretension (a poor man refuses fancy pudding); "What It Was For" is a library joke about "dead languages" in a vault; "Concerning a Bird" is lighthearted verse about turkey's shelf-life; and others are mild social humor about actors, wealth, and New York's fast pace. The overarching theme critiques **inequality before the law and social hypocrisy**—the wealthy operate under different rules entirely. This reflects Progressive-era concerns about corruption and class justice that Judge frequently lampooned.
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This man gets a commutation on his life sentence for good behavior. Discrimination. THe village poor man had again mowed her lawn, and, in addition to paying him for his work, the kind lady set out some provisions. “Do you like puddings, Mr. Brown?"’ she que- ried. “Yes, mum,’” he replied; ‘good ones, I do."” “Will you have some of this?’’ “No, mum.”’ What It Was For. Inquisitive lady (to library attend- ant)—‘‘There’s a room labeled ‘Vault’ onthe door, What is that used for?”’ Facetious attendant—‘‘Oh, that is where they keep the dead languages.’’ And the lady sniffed a couple of times and walked away without even thanking him. Carsten b GAR And this one gets a commutation on his life sentence for bad behavior. THE Concerning a Bird. A turkey is a wondrous bird, And, by a method cunning, It often lasts, upon my word, For thirty days hand running. It lasts so long upon the hoof, So long upon the dummy, That even Fido stands aloof When Hannah boils the mum- my. —Harrald Stinner. Reminiscent. Reporter—‘‘I suppose your success has been achieved only after a hard struggl Actor—Yes; there was a time when my name appeared oftener ona board bill than on a bill board.’” An Inducement. Magnate—**Young man, I had to dig for everything I ever got!” Young man (mildly surprised)— “*Well, who wouldn’t dig for every- thing?”’ DIFFERENCE. In Speedy New York. Visiting New York for the first time, Uncle Henry happened to fig- ure in an exciting runaway accident. When he was finally rescued, his anxious nephew exclaimed, “You must have been frightened half to death!"” “No, indeed,’’ replied Uncle Henry. “To tell the truth, I hardly knew the difference. I’ve been traveling ata pretty lively gait ever since I struck town.’” Ring Off. Gasso—'‘I just met your friend, De Puysinghauser. Is he connected with the wealthy New York family of that name?”” Passo—'‘No. Disconnected.”” It is the occasional enjoyment of some things that gives them zest. With turkey, cranberries and trim- mings every day, Thanksgiving would lose its charm. comicbooks.com