Judge, 1914-12-19 · page 21 of 24
Judge — December 19, 1914 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine consists primarily of **college humor** — jokes reprinted from various university publications (Penn State Froth, Stanford Chaparral, Harvard Lampoon, etc.). The cartoons and witticisms target typical college student experiences: allowances, dormitory life, romantic encounters, and the absurdities of academic instruction. The humor relies on period-specific references (Cape Cod erosion anxiety, stage-coach travel) and dated social assumptions (gender dynamics, class distinctions). Notable is "Le Dansant," which mocks modern dancing as physically aggressive compared to genteel Victorian-era dancing. The page's bulk consists of **advertisements** for whiskey (Old Overholt Rye), New Orleans tourism, and a hotel — typical of *Judge*'s revenue model. These ads are presented as cultural endorsements rather than neutral pitches. The "Dark Ages" joke uses racist dialect humor common to early 20th-century publications. Overall, this represents mainstream American college culture and commercial interests circa 1910s-1920s.
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ich Varsity Wit—Hotel clerk—I found that ‘Not to be used except in case of fire’ tacard which those college boys stole out of the corridor. Manager—Where did you find it? Clerk—They'’d nailed it up over the coal bin.—Penn State Froth. Not Enough—Askem—Did you get much of an allowance this month? Telem —No; she only permitted me to hold her hand.—Stanford Chaparral. “Oh, Citronella, I’m so troubled !’’ ‘roubled, Magnolia? And why?’" “Oh, I just heard a lecture on geology, and the man said—boo-hoo!—he said that in ninety-seven billion years—boo-hoo!— Cape Cod will be washed away !"’ “But, my dear, what of it?’” “Oh —boo-hoo-hoo !—I've an aunt living on Cape Cod!'’—Harvard Lampoon. Drowning—‘‘What makes you sit up there and toot the horn?’’ “Charley told me to,’’ replied the fair 0 | won't hear the things he says while he’s fixing the machine.’’—Prince- ton Tiger. Not Quite What He Meant—Host—It’s beginning to rain. You'd better stay to dinner. Guest—Oh, thanks very much; but it’s not bad enough for that.— Yale Record. Go to the Head of the Class—Prof—Can you name a liquid which won't freeze? Stewed — Hot water, sir.—Cornell Vidow. Le Dansant In grandma‘s day, when dancing art Was not amiss, The partners held each other off, L— I H K——I E Ss But now with trot and grizzly bear, The dip and kiss, Each gets a double strangle-hold, 1 H K-—I E—S —Pennsylvania Punch Bowl. With the College Wits Sylvia — How beautiful Sylvia looked that morning! The clear Virginia sun- light played upon her, and her brown hair seemed almost golden. Her great gray eyes, twin stars, looked straight into mine, and I wondered what thoughts they hid. Nearer and nearer I drew to Sylvia, and I could feel her breath, sweet as a clover field in June, on my warm brow. We were alone. “Sylvia,’’ I began, as I bent over her, “Sylvia’’—— A harsh voice rang out. “You want to be keerful o’ that there Sylvia,’’ it said, ‘‘’cause she kicks wus than any cow I ever milked.’’—Harvard Lampoon. He Saw — First business man—To what do you attribute your success? Second b, m.—To the fact that I was always first at the office. For seventeen years I caught the six-fifteen into town. First b, m.—Ah, I see! All due to your early training.—Columbia Jester. No Show—Recent graduate (to the man behind the desk )— What's the chances for a young fellow beginning at the bottom and working up? Man at the desk—Poor. We're con- tractors for digging wells. — Nebraska Awgwan. Conductor-—How many? Scotchman—Twa. Conductor—What? Scotchman—Twa, twa. Conductor—Twa twa yourself, (And the fight was on.) — Williams Purple Cow. A Little Bird—IJrate diner—Hey, waiter, there’s not a drop of real coffee in this mixture! Fresh waiter—Some little bird told you, I suppose? Irate diner—Yes ton Tiger. a swallow !—Prince- In the Dark Ages When Rastus Johnsing’s son arrived, He looked just like his poppy. In fact, the doctah done declared He was a carbon copy. —Cornell Widow. RING WAT! AT BEAR $s ts purity bas made it fam 4 We the case of atx class stopoer DIARY We started woudertal Old Overholt Rye “Same for 100 years” Thoroughly appreciated in the days of stage-coach journeys—and just as good today. A streight ennsylvania Rye whiskey of mellow flavor ‘and rare bouquet. Aged in the wood and bottled in bond. A. OVERHOLT & CO. Pittsburgh, Pa. Quaint. Historic NEW ORLEANS “The Paris of America.” Offers delichtful variation from the winter abroad, with all the at- tractions of a Continental city. The StCharles Finest all year hotel in the South. Perfectly appointed and accom: modating 1,000 guests. Alfred S. Amer & Co., Ltd., Props. Under Same Management, Tb Edgewood, Greenwich,Conn, “New York's ideal suburban Hotel,’ MAY TO OCTOBER. 15 Days’ free trial to prove the economy, tility and beauty of a Piedmont Southern Red Cedar Chest. Saves furs, woolens and plumes from moths, mice, dust anda ww factory prices. Freight 6 ror ; men GARE -~MADE AT KEY WEST comicbooks.com