Judge, 1914-11-07 · page 20 of 24
Judge — November 7, 1914 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising with satirical humor** from Judge magazine (November 12, 1913). The main content is a cartoon feature titled "With The College Wits"—a collection of brief jokes from college humor publications. The jokes mock **dating customs and courtship** of the era: a woman rejecting a marriage proposal unless he can support her wardrobe; a woman preferring a man's expensive ring over his personality; a couple's awkward dance negotiation. These reflect early 20th-century gender dynamics where women's financial dependence on men was expected but also the subject of gentle ridicule. The surrounding advertisements (Old Overholt whiskey, typewriters, watches, hotels, diamonds "on credit," and a vacuum cleaner) are typical period advertising. Notably, the "Be Our Sales Manager" ad promotes the "Schaefer" vacuum—one of the few ads targeting women's domestic labor, reflecting changing attitudes about housework technology. The satire is gentle social observation rather than political commentary.
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