Judge, 1914-04-18 · page 13 of 24
Judge — April 18, 1914 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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The main cartoon satirizes how cinema's popularity has made real travel seem disappointing. A family sits with maps and travel guides, unable to find any destination they haven't already seen in movies—suggesting films have replaced actual experience and made the world feel already-visited and exhausted. The page collects various humorous one-liners and jokes typical of Judge's satirical style. These include absurdist "famous proposals" (Henry VIII asking Anne Boleyn to add her head to his collection), class commentary (a maid identified as "a lady" by her diamonds and sherry smell), and social critique (a landlord raising rent because tenants saved coal). Two fashion sketches labeled "The Evolution of the Modern Dress" appear at right, likely contrasting historical to contemporary women's clothing. The overall tone mocks contemporary American life: tenant-landlord disputes, materialism, and cinema's grip on public imagination.
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Toad, actice t from ned up incing nk is tables t here | been DISPIRITING RESULT OF THE MOVIE HABIT Picture of a family wishing to travel trying to find a place they have not seen at the movies. Cause for Action THE tenant growled, “This chimney doesn’t draw; We haven't had one decent fire this year."” “You've saved on-coal,’’ the landlord said, ‘‘and so I'll have to raise your rent again, I fear.” Some Famous Praposals “Anne Boleyn, I wish to add your head to my collection.’’—Henry VIII. ‘Won't you be Number 998?’’—The Sultan of Sulu. “Prosperpina, go to hades with me.’’ —Plito. “Eve, I want my rib back.’’—Adam. “This time I’m speaking for myself, Priscilla."’—John Alden. “How much am I offered?’ — Count Olden-Nayme. Stuart B. Stone Heartrending “He said he must tear himself away.’’ “And she?” “Oh, she just let him rip.’’ The High Sign Maid—A lady called to see you, ma’am, while you were out. Mistress—How do you know she was a lady? Maid—Oh, ma'am, she was dressed grand, wore dia- monds and smelled of sherry. Ask a Policeman “Pa, does money talk?’’ “Yes, Bobbie.” “Then how can any one get a quiet tip?” Accounting for It Young Fitznoodle (to dentist)—Isn’t it rather strange, doctor, that at my age I haven't cut my wisdom teeth yet? Dentist (calmly)—Oh, I don’t know. Perhaps there isn’t enough wisdom back of them to push them through! Who Has? “How's a fellow going to know wher he has enough of ‘this world’s goods’?"" “When he has more than he needs.’"" THE EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN DRESS comicbooks.com