Judge, 1914-11-21 · page 13 of 24
Judge — November 21, 1914 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains multiple brief humorous pieces typical of Judge magazine. The title cartoon appears to contrast urban sophistication (left panel showing well-dressed city people, one wearing a Native American headdress) with frontier/rural simplicity (right panel showing a cabin scene). The specific satire is unclear without additional context, though it likely mocks either pretentious "playing Indian" among city dwellers or Native American stereotypes popular in early 20th-century entertainment. The surrounding items are lighthearted domestic humor: poems about Thanksgiving gratitude, brief jokes about shopping for children's clothing and romance, and theatrical anecdotes. The humor relies on wordplay and gentle social observation rather than sharp political commentary. The "Indian on Broadway" title suggests contrasting civilization with primitiveness—a common satirical theme of the era.
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1914 What For? ATHER'S thankful that his labors Almost meet his big ex- thankful that the neighbors Mind their business, show some sense; Sister's thankful sleigh- time's nearing (Squeezing hands beneath a rug); Brother's glad to do some cheering, For on football he’s a bug; Gran’pa’s thankful that he’s living, Hale and hearty, seldom cross; Iam thankful for Thanksgiving, Turkey and cranberry sauce. Jesse G. Clare. Ted--1 think of getting married, and I've figured out what it will cost a year. Ned ~You'd better get the girl's figures. THE INDIAN ON BROADWAY Bobby's Choice Little Bobby Beatem went with his mother to buy a pair of knickerbockers. When he had looked at all the varieties in the store, he was still dissatisfied. “T want that pair in the window,"’ he protested “These are just exactly like them,” assured the clerk; ‘but if you want that particular pair, I'll get them for you."’ And he produced them, much to Bobby’s satisfaction. They bore a sign which read, ‘‘These knickerbockers cannot be beat.’” Cholly Disappears “Ob, what has become of Cholly?’’ he asked. “I wonder where he can be She answered, ‘‘Daisy carried him home As a souvenir spoon, you see.’’ 1714 Just Before Thanksgiving I FEEL that the world is my oyster; I walk with a strut, I dare say, Though I've only twelve cents in my pocket, And bills are a plenty to pay. My overcoat maybe is shabby, But no millionaire’s heart is more light. Away with dull care! Let me swagger! I've ordered a TURK EY to-night! —Walter G. Doty A Ruse That Failed Comedian—While Ravenyelp was trav- eling in Italy, he thought it would be a great press-agent stunt to get himseif captured by bandits and held for ransom. Soubret—How did the scheme work? Comedian—Robbers captured him all right, but when they found he was an actor, they made him work for his board. comicbooks.com