Judge, 1913-08-09 · page 16 of 24
Judge — August 9, 1913 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous cartoons translated from European satirical magazines (German *Ulk*, French *Le Rire* and *Le Sourire*, British *Punch*). The comics mock domestic and social frustrations recognizable across cultures: A baron complains doctors have merely "shouted" at his ailment. A man endures bad music rather than interrupt it. Officers are barred from giving piano lessons. A woman warns a child to flee without being caught (unclear context). A hostess and guest both hope a dog avoids fish. A former servant, now married, works "for nothing." A mother laments that her nanny is *too* good—the children prefer her. These are gentle satire on universal annoyances: medical quackery, politeness, military restrictions, marital economics, and domestic help. The translations demonstrate Judge's international perspective, showing American readers that complaints about life's small indignities transcend borders.
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Probably with Cause * Aber haben Sie denn gar nichts gegen Ihr Leiden . Herr Baron?” Was Sie denken ! Von den ersten Kapazititen der Welt hab’ ich mich anbrillen lassen !"* “Haven't you done anything at all for your ailment, baron?” “‘What do you think! I've let the highest medical authorities in the world shout at me.’’—Ulk (Berlin). Delightful Evening “On m‘a dit que vous almiez beaucoup la bonne mugique.”” “Ca ne fait rien—continuez.”* “They tell me you are very fond of good music.’"* “Never mind. (Paris). Continue.""—Le Rire Sweet Sixteen “Es ist doch jammerschade, dasz Leutnants nich Klavierstunden geben dirfen |" “What a pity it is that lieutenants are not permitted to give piano lessons!"’— Fliegende Blaetter (Munich). ~* C'est bien entendu—tu parsen tete et, sous aucun prétexte, tu ne te laisses rattrapper!” “It is well understood. You start at the head, and under no pretext must you let them catch up with you!""—Le Sourire (Paris). Both with One Hope Hostess—Oh, I hope your dog won't go into the kitchen! The fish for baby's dinner is on the table. Caller—I hope not, indeed! He isn’t allowed to have fish.—Punch (London). Out of the Frying Pan Lady (meeting her former servant)— Oh, Mary, I suppose you are getting bet- ter wages at your new place? Mary—No, ma'am; I’m workin’ for nothing now—I’m married. — London Opinion, A Mother's Satisfaction “Mit den Kinderfriulein hat man immer Aerger. Jetzt habe ich eine, die weisz so gut mit den Kirdern umzugenen, dasz sie gar nicht mehr zu mir wollen.” “One always has vexation with these nurses, but I have one that knows 80 well how to manage the children that they won't come to me any more.""— Meggendorfer Blaetter (Munich). comicbooks.com