Judge, 1915-05-22 · page 5 of 24
Judge — May 22, 1915 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The main cartoon, "The Power of Thought," depicts two men on a bench: one appears anxious ("for heaven's sake quit thinkin', Bill! It makes me nervous!"). This satirizes overthinking or excessive contemplation as socially bothersome. Below are three unrelated pieces: **"Her Pantalets"** (by Minna Irving) is a nostalgic poem about observing a woman's underwear/stockings, reflecting Victorian-era fascinations with modest glimpses of female clothing. **"The Pawn Ticket"** presents a drugstore comedic exchange about a prescription being in the "wrong place"—likely a visual gag about misfiled paperwork. **"And There Was Light"** is a sentimental poem celebrating May's arrival and a lover's beauty. **"Fashion's Ups and Downs"** shows two fashion sketches. "Speed Up!" warns against monotonous companionship—relationship advice suggesting variety prevents boredom. The page combines humor, sentiment, and social commentary typical of Judge's content.
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a oa Ui, 2 Udo Tn, Vdd Her Pantalets ELOW the edge of Lucy’s skirt And just above her shoe, Zoe ZO THE POWER OF THOUGHT “Aw, for heaven's sake quit thinkin’, Bill! The Pawn Ticket “You're in the wrong place to have this filled,’* said the druggist. It makes me nervous!” And There Was Light HEN May comes in, the dismal days Of snow and sleet, of cloud and haze, Are sped. The air is soft and sheer, And through the sparkling atmosphere Dart golden gleams and lambent rays. I thought I saw a frill of lace “Why?” i Peep coyly into view. + Because this slip of paper calls for an Twas but a glimpse of overcoat:’? snowy stuff, With rosy rib- bon run, And vanished like a film of DD frost {/ Before the i5 ; Ken morning = sun I know my eyes were not de- ceived— That flash of lingerie Above her ankle silken-clad A petticoat might be; But still imagination round That ruffle pirouettes And tells me lovely Lucy wears A pair of pantalets. Minna Irving. FASHION'S UPS AND DOWNS The sky, with dazzling tints ablaze, The eager eyes of man dismays; The earth has doffed its dusk and drear, When May comes in. ‘Tis thus my love her charms displays, When first she falls upon the gaze; Her beauties, radiantly clear, Like heaven’s new-born light ap- pear. My eyes, my mind, are in a maze, When May comes in! —A. Burstein, Speed Up! Unless you rate a little above the average you will have plenty of monotonous companionship. comicbooks.com