Judge, 1913-01-25 · page 14 of 26
Judge — January 25, 1913 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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This page contains multiple short satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century American humor magazines: **"On the Precipice"** mocks romantic clichés—a man's dramatic proposal near a cliff edge. **"How He Liked It"** satirizes regional differences: a man relocates from Louisiana to Duluth and complains about the brutal winters, implying the North's climate is inhospitable. **"Of Course"** jokes about gender norms: a boy sits while his teacher scolds him, then quips that since she's lecturing, he's merely the audience—subverting expectations of gentlemanly conduct. **"The Merry Game"** and other brief pieces mock contemporary issues: easy divorce, marital dynamics, women's emerging social roles (smoking, political participation), and workplace hazards. **"Her Politics"** uses a pun: a wife who's a "Democrat" wanting "extra sessions" humorously conflates political affiliation with domestic nagging. The overall tone reflects Progressive Era anxieties about changing gender roles, modernization, and social conventions—presented through lighthearted, cynical humor typical of Judge's satirical approach.
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ON THE PRECIPICE. He—"' Darling, here, away from the rush and turmoil of the rest of the world, I want to bring my wooing toa climax, Don't throw me over." How He Liked It. LDER SMITH had moved from Louisiana up to Du- luth. Two years later he made a visit to his old home. His friends, of course, asked him how he liked living in Duluth, “‘Well,’’ said she, ‘‘it’s winter nine months of the year there, and all-fired early in the spring the other three months.’” Of Course. Billy, while being reprimanded by his teacher for some misdemeanor, sat down, leaving her standing. She reminded him that no gentleman should seat himself while the lady with whom he is conversing remains standing. “But this is a lecture,’’ replied Bill with a grin, ‘‘and I am the audience.” Just as Good. Ninnycus—‘‘When smoking becomes universal among women, they'll be apt to wear trousers.’’ Cynicus—‘‘Oh, skirts, as tight as they are worn now, afford just as good a place to strike a match.’” The Merry Game. This is a rapid age, you bet! And we, as sure as fate, Will soon evolve some scheme to get Divorces while you wait. One on Solomon. Perry—‘Solomon himself admitted that he was puzzled by ‘the way of a man with a maid,’"” Mrs, Perry—‘‘Well, he’d have been more excited over the way of a maid with ane set of dishes." Tired of Waiting. Brown—‘‘Come, wife, don’t you think you are a bit inclined to be always behindhand?”’ Mrs. Brown—‘‘Well, I'll have to ad- mit I wasn’t much ahead when I took you.” The Calamity Howler. Remember, before you give way to your. woe, In your struggle for fame and pelf, That the fellow who says, ‘I told you so!" Doesn't always succeed himself. Her Politics. Knicker—'‘Is your wife a Democrat?”” * Henpekt —'‘Yes; she always, wants an extra session. AFTER THE BALL. (Drawn in one line.) _ ing all their own. Pioneer Uplift Movements. EASICKNESS. Straphanging. Raising Cain. The loose tack. Tilting the lid. H. C. of living. Chorus’ pedaling. Loan sharks’ rates. “I'll raise you $5."" Supporting a husband. “Muscling”? a schooner. Powder-mill explosions. Shifting the waist line. Her furious father’s foot. As seen by the highwayman. When your hair stands on end. When your heart is in your mouth. Poet betaking himself to attic retreat. That operatic voice in the apartment below. All those little ones that have a mean- Henry Hovinws Rafferty. Natural Question, “He seems to have a special talent for argument.’” “Lawyer or pugilist?"” The Flirt. She dropped her eyes just as we met. There’s no joy in my cup. I tripped and fell, to my regret, Trying to pick them up! comicbooks.com