Judge, 1916-01-29 · page 10 of 28
Judge — January 29, 1916 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* contains multiple satirical pieces typical of the magazine's format: **"Old Saws Re-Sharpened"** parodies familiar proverbs by twisting their meanings for comic effect—"Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also rip" inverts the original biblical wisdom into absurdity. **"February"** is a celebratory poem about the month, noting holidays (Valentine's Day, Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays) and acknowledging February as the shortest month that nonetheless commands full rent. **The vignettes** are brief jokes: a child's mishap being kissed better; a sailor's seasickness ("it's inside"); a teacher asking about Bunker Hill, with a student claiming familiarity because he worked as a caddy; and a joke about a woman whose sharp tongue has ruined her marriage prospects despite her attractive face. The drawings use period illustration style typical of early-to-mid 20th century American humor magazines. The humor relies on wordplay, domestic scenarios, and social observation rather than overt political satire.
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Mother—Well, never mind. Mother'll kiss the place and make it well. Old Saws Re-Sharpened ik AT first you don’t succeed, why try n? Never put off until to-morrow what you can’t do to-day. Be sure you are right, and then go ahead and find out you're wrong. The world owes every woman a loving. Familiar hilarity breeds contempt. A man is known by the company that keeps him. Many a true word is spoken in ges Rome was not built in a day of mu contracts. It is easier for the eye of a camel to pass through a needle than for the kingdom of heaven to enter a rich man. Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also rip. Owe no man everything. In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity considerable more. It is more blessed to give than to receive advice. —Douglas Mallach. Why “Did she turn green with envy?” “No; it wouldn't have harmonized with her general color scheme.” February uous you may be stormy, very, Welcome, welcome, February! Shortest month of all the year, Gone before we change our scrawl, Yet you fill our hearts with cheer By the holidays you call: Valentine, the guardian saint, Comes to fill our souls with love, Bringing messages which paint Happiness of cooing dove. Lincoln, who by practice taught Destiny itself to sway, Comes again to public thought By his birthday holiday. Washington, the nation’s dad, Who was never known to shirk Any task the country had, Grants another day from work. And this fact let’s not forget: As it adds or takes our starch February, shortest yet, Earns as big a rent as March So, as good things all are small, Let us chirrup and be merry; What if "twere no month at all? Welcome, welcome, February! Walter Utting. The man who can not handle to-day is no match for to-morrow. Young sailor—O-0-0-0h! ye c-a-a-an't. It’s ins-i-i-ide ! Seen Service Teacher—Who is familiar with the battle of Bunker Hill? I've Pupil—Well, ma'am, I guess I am. been a caddy for two years. Harrison—Her face is her fortune, | suppose ? j Morrison—Yes ; but her tongue is her misfortune. It has beaten her face out of several good matrimonial investments. comicbooks.com