Judge, 1916-03-18 · page 26 of 28
Judge — March 18, 1916 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features six brief, topical jokes characteristic of Judge's satirical commentary on domestic life and social customs, circa 1916: **Key Jokes:** - "Passing the Mustard": A husband approves of his daughter's suitor because the boy's presence prevents her from practicing piano—satirizing noise complaints and parental ambivalence about courtship. - "Not Entertained": Mockery of a man who yawns throughout his wife's dinner party rather than feigning interest. - "Taking Counsel": A woman asking her mother whom to marry is advised to consult credit agencies (Bradstreet's, Dun's) alongside her heart—satirizing mercenary marriage calculations. - "Too Useful": A wife's gift of a snow shovel is deemed impractically utilitarian rather than romantic. - "What He Hired Him For": Legal satire about altering circumstances (implying corruption). - "Pat's Idea": Irish immigrant humor about lineage. The satire targets middle-class courtship rituals, marriages of convenience, and household dynamics rather than political figures.
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