Judge, 1913-09-13 · page 9 of 24
Judge — September 13, 1913 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from the satirical magazine *Judge* contains multiple humor pieces typical of early-20th-century American comedy: **Top cartoon** depicts men in an office or workshop causing chaos—swinging from ropes and fixtures while a stern authority figure (likely a boss or supervisor) watches disapprovingly. The satire appears to mock workplace disorder or insubordination. **"Favorite Foods"** is a pun list associating professions with foods: "Policemen—Beets," "Gamblers—Steaks," etc. The humor relies on phonetic wordplay ("Historians—Dates," "Plumbers—Leeks"). **Multiple short jokes** mock romantic relationships and class dynamics: a rejected suitor's awkward pivot to "sister"; a woman crediting herself for "landing" her struggling husband; a foreign aristocrat admitting he only loves his girlfriend for her inherited wealth—satirizing mercenary marriages and social climbing. **Bottom cartoon** shows a formal dinner scene, likely illustrating one of these romantic/social scenarios, though details are unclear. The overall tone reflects period attitudes toward courtship, wealth, and workplace hierarchy with gentle, pun-based humor rather than sharp social critique.
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Her Answer THEN be a sister to me, Cried the rejected suitor. The damsel snickered sweetly And looked a trifle cuter— “Yes, I will be your sister,’’ She stammered, with a blush, “I said I'd wed your brother, Last night.’”” Said he, ‘Oh, Slush !’’"—fargaret G. Hays. Favorite Foods Policemen—Beets. Gamblers—Steaks. Jewelers—Carrots. Rounders—Chickens. Hunters—Preserves. Yeggmen—Crackers. Historians—Dates. Comedians—Capers. Critics—Roasts. Plumbers—Leeks. Surgeons—Spareribs. Alienists—Nuts. Chorus girls—Johnny cakes. Lovers—Mush. One or the Other “Lester,’’ said old Uncle Fee- bles, who was tied to his chair by rheu- ism. ‘‘Go to the window and see if that’s the fire company making a run or just some feller dragging a lawn-mower along the cement sidewalk !’’ Expert Angler She (after a quarrel )—You were a strug- gling young man when I married you! He—I'll give you credit for landing me. ALTERATIONS AS THEY SEEM TO A SENSITIVE EAR Too Ostentatious The Tall Blonde—Absence makes the heart grow fonder. The Short Brunette—But the Lima, O. man who shot off fireworks when his wife went away ona vacation made a vulgar display of his affection. After paying the summer hotel bills, dad starts in to accumulate for Christmas. UNEXPECTED George —Cynthia, rather than remain single, would you marry the biggest fool on earth ? Cynthia—Oh, George! This is so sudden! Much Needed L'VEs of famous men remind us Though our deeds may be sublime Old Oblivion, right behind us, Hides us in the sands of time. Brief the hours which represent a Time of cheering o’er our name— Let us sit down and invent a Safety-pinnacle of fame. —Wilbur D. Nesbit. The Triangle ‘Despite the scandalous gossip about Mrs. Van Fickle and young Spotleigh there may be nothing between them.” “‘Only her husband; but he doesn’t amount to much.’’ A Reckless Shot He was telling her, ‘‘I didn’t half try; ‘Twas my first shot, too, and 1 hit the bull’s-eye.”” “Oh, dear! You see, You’ll have to pay for the bull!’’ said she. What an awful thing! The First “Did you ever really love any girl before you met me?’’ asked the beau- tiful one. “No,” replied the titled foreigner, “you're the first girl I have ever known who had money in her own right.”” comicbooks.com