Judge, 1914-11-21 · page 5 of 24
Judge — November 21, 1914 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The main cartoon depicts Thanksgiving 1914 with a figure relaxing while a dove of peace enters—a reference to World War I's ongoing devastation in Europe. The irony suggests American comfort contrasting with global suffering. The accompanying text pieces are lighter humor: "Patriotic Polly" jokes about a woman wearing patriotic stockings; "A Connoisseur" features servant-employer banter about fine dishes; "Right Along" presents working-class resignation to hardship; "His Ambition" shows a young man joking with a doctor about saving his appendix. "Football Note" (lower right) makes a visual pun about fullbacks covering ground. These pieces represent typical Judge content—mixing political commentary about the war with domestic social satire and wordplay aimed at middle-class readers.
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THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving OW some are thankful for their health, And some for rai- ment fine, And some are thank- ful for their wealth Or their ancestral line; And some are thankful for their brains, Some for a prosperous year, And some because they have Aunt Janes Or other kinsfolk dear. But full of gratitude I am To live where there is peace; I'm thankful for my Uncle Sam, And proud to be his niece. —Grace McKinstry. Patriotic Polly Ravenyelp — Polly Prancefoot is the most patriotic girl I know. Biffstick—What is unusual about her patriotism? Ravenyelp—She wears red, white and blue stockings, so she can wave them on high when she dances. A Connoisseur A WOMAN who had engaged a new servant felt that she had at last secured the proverbial treasure, for the girl seemed to have a due appreci- ation of her beautiful home. “So you prefer to work in fine houses?’’ she remarked. hure, mum,"’ replied the girl. “It's a pleasure to hev nuthin’ but ixpinsive dishes to break.”” Right Along Fate treats me ina way that's rough; It is no wonder I am blue. Ah, not alone is life so tough! My turkey had to be so, too! His Ambition “Young man, what profession do you expect to follow when you grow up?” “I'm going to be a doctor,” an- swered the young man, taking out a notebook and pencil. ‘*May I count on you to save your appendix for me?” FOOTBALL NOTE The big full-back covered a lot of ground, comicbooks.com