Judge, 1915-02-13 · page 20 of 24
Judge — February 13, 1915 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and humor content** rather than political commentary. The main elements are: **Advertisements:** Evans Ale, made-to-measure clothing, player pianos, and an automobile information service dominate the layout. **"College Wits" Humor Section:** A collection of brief jokes attributed to college humor magazines (Yale Record, Columbia Jester, Harvard Lampoon, Stanford Chaparral, Michigan Gargoyle). These gentle gags mock: - Absent-minded students (eating bird seed) - Romantic clichés (comparing lovers to Romeo) - Female students' social pretensions (claiming old prunes are young, exaggerating vacation activities) The humor targets college life stereotypes—dating, parties, socializing—with no political edge. The final joke's punchline relies on the contrast between an overly eventful vacation narrative and the deadpan response "Funny guy!" This reflects early 20th-century American magazine humor: lighthearted, youth-focused, and reliant on understated comedic timing rather than satire.
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