Judge, 1914-03-28 · page 14 of 24
Judge — March 28, 1914 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page presents three separate satirical jokes typical of early 20th-century American humor: **"Boiling It Down"** mocks the difficulty wives face condensing marital complaints into telegraph messages (limited by word count and cost), suggesting women's tendency toward lengthy grievances. **"Circumstances Alter Cases"** satirizes hypocrisy about automobiles—people who previously opposed motor cars reverse their stance once they can afford one, reflecting class aspiration and inconsistent principles. **"Accepting the Inevitable"** jokes about aging: a woman learning the tango (a contemporary dance craze) represents graceful acceptance of growing old, suggesting dancing serves as a distraction from or denial of aging. The top section titled "Judge's Motion Pictures" appears to be a comic strip synopsis about "Roaring Jake," though specific plot details aren't clear from the visible captions. The humor relies on early 1900s domestic situations, gender stereotypes, and consumer culture references recognizable to period readers.
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JUDGE'S The Reform of Roaring Jake: Boiling It Down ae HAT’S the fuss over there in that WwW corner?”’ “Lady sending a telegram."’ “I know that. But why the facial con- tortions?’’ “‘She’s trying to tell her husband what she thinks of him in ten words."’ Circumstances Alter Cases Crabshaw—I thought they were vio- lently opposed to the motor car? wars. Crabshaw—Oh, that was before they could afford one. An ambitious man, like a flood, is ever rushing forward. MOTION PICTURES or, The Work of an Effective Chaser Accepting the Inevitable «JS SHE growing old gracefully?” “Yes; she has learned to tango tolerably well.’’ Terminology “She's the limit !'" “Your finish, eh?’’