Judge, 1914-01-31 · page 22 of 24
Judge — January 31, 1914 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous cartoons from European publications (Munich, Milan, Paris, Berlin, London), showcasing period comedy about everyday life. The jokes target recognizable social situations: a newlywed wife's dark humor about shipwrecks; a shopper frustrated by limited sizes; a milkman's career change alarming customers who distrust non-cow milk; elderly confusion about automobile engines; working-class housing disputes. The satirical edge is gentle—mocking human absurdities rather than specific political figures. Notable recurring themes include class dynamics (servants, shopkeepers, landlords), gender relations, and the disruption caused by modern technology (automobiles, motors). The page's multilingual nature reflects Judge's educated, cosmopolitan readership, celebrating how similar human folly transcends borders. These aren't sophisticated political cartoons but rather observational humor about domestic life, social anxieties, and the gap between expectations and reality.
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Copyright, Filegents Batter On the Honeymoon Ach. Walter, wenn jetzt das Schiff unterzinge—es musate herrlich sein, s0 gereinsam 2u stercen ! ich kann schwimmen ! * O, wie schade ! “Ah, Walter, if the ship should sink now—how great it would be to die to- gether!"” “T can swim!’ “Oh, that's too bad!"’—Fliegende Blat- ter (Munich). Customer-—Have you nothing larger? Exasperated shopman—No, madam, un- Jess you care to try on the box !—London A Tip From the Garbage “Tu peux sonner; ils ont surement fini de diner.” “‘You may ring. They have surely fin- ished dinner."’ -Le Rire (Paris). Copyright, Meggendorter Blatter Misunderstanding Unser Milchmann hat sich jetzt ein Pferd ange- tt ec] Dann sagen Sie ihm sofort die Kundschaft auf! Ich will nur Mileh von der Kub 1 “Our milkman has just bought a horse !’” “Then give him notice at once that we shall not be his customers any longer. I want) only cows’ milk !"’—Afeggendorfer Blatter (Munich). A Traditional Cure Signora, mi dia un pezzo di sapone. Per-fare che cosa 11 bimbo ha il singhiozzo c vorrei spaventarlo. “‘Madam, please give me a piece of soap.’” “What do you want of it?’’ “The baby has the hiccough, and I want to give him a scare.’’—Corriere dei Pic- coli (Milan). At the Motor Show Dear old lady (after an exhaustive ex- planation of the engine)- And now tell me, where do you light the fire? -Punch (London). Copyright, Lustige Blatter Tempting Alte Dame (die in der Trambahn stehend zwischen mebreren bibachen Backfischen eingekeilt ist, 2a einem sitzenden Herrn): Dirfte ich ihnen vielleieht meinen Platz anbieten, junger Herr? Old lady (who is wedged in the car, standing up between several pretty buds, to a gentleman sitting) - May I offer you my place, young man? ~Lustige Blatter (Berlin). Oh! jeune homme, si vous vouliez attendre pour opérer que je prenne un poisson, je vous achéterais votre photographie un bon prix! Ce serait avec plaisir, monsieur, mais je dois partir au régiment dans six mois “Young man, if you would wait to take the picture unti! I catch a fish, I would pay a good price for the picture.’’ **That would be a pleasure, sir; bat— 1 have to go enlist in six months.’’—Pele- Mele (Paris). A Terrible Threat Le propriétaire adit comme ¢a que vous ne sortiries pas un seul meuble avant d’avoir payé votre terme. “The proprietor said you could not move out a single piece of furniture until you have paid the rent.’’—Le Sourire (Paris). comicbooks.com —< ze RYO