Judge, 1916-04-08 · page 7 of 28
Judge — April 8, 1916 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top cartoon depicts two men discussing Wall Street investments. Mr. Bulling brags about buying "ammunition stock" on Wall Street, but it "went off" instead of going up—a pun suggesting his investment literally exploded rather than appreciated. Mr. Baring mocks him for this misfortune, implying Wall Street speculation is foolish and dangerous. Below are humorous pieces: "Spring Fever" jokes about young lovers ignoring health warnings about germs spread by kissing; an "Age" quip suggests women lie about their appearance via old photographs; and "All the Same" uses cars as a metaphor—two speakers discuss how troublesome and expensive they are, yet indispensable, before one realizes they were discussing babies, not automobiles, a comedic misunderstanding. These satirize romantic folly, vanity, and domestic realities.
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Mr. Bulling—Yep, \'ve been in Wall Street. Mr. Baring—Serves you right, you big chump! Spring Fever T FELL in the time of the bloom of the lily, ho! . pring’s in the blood of the frolicsome filly, And lambkins and daisies play dafly-down-dilly, That Billy kissed Milly, Heigh-ho! Now wasn’t that silly Of Billy and Milly? Germs lurk in a kiss, and bacilli are killy We know; But that is the way in the Spring! The way of true love is remarkably hilly, Heigh-ho! And youngsters in Springtime are prone to be thrilly (It seems as though kisses occur willy-nilly); So Billy and Milly, Just so, Went on being silly, And never felt illy Though doctors kept warning them ever so shrilly; Heigh-hol For that is the way in the Spring! —F. Gregory Hartswick Age “A man is as old as he feels,” quoted the Parlor Philosopher. “And a woman is as old as her photo- graph taken about 15 years ago,” added the Mere Man. Soa Pe, As Bought some ammunition stock. All the Same One—Ot course they are nice to have, but they are a lot of trouble just the same. ‘0 (with a sigh)—Yes, they are. One—Cost a bunch of money, too. Two—You're right—they do. One—'Tisn’t the first expense one minds— but the upkeep is fierce. Two—Don't I know it? One—Alw something wrong with the blamed things and when there is nobody but a specialist can tell what it is. Two—That’s true. One—Still, after you've had one or two of them you couldn’t get along without them. Two (brightening)—That’s what I think. People envy you, too. One—Yes, still it’s a ing them looking trim and shining. asoline and tires are going up— Two—Gasoline and tires! Good heavens, I thought you were talking about —Hale Merriman. endless worry keep- And man babies! No Drill Needed Dentist—Excuse me a moment, please. Paticnt—Where are you going? Dentist—Before beginning work on you I must have my drill. Patient—Great Scott, man, can't you pull a tooth without a rehearsal? Instead of going up, it went off! ild cats have no business in Wall Street. Human Nature “But you will at least admit that there are two sides to every question, and——” “T admit nothing of the kind!” inter- rupted J. Fuller Gloom. “As far as I am concerned there is only one side and a lot of confounded foolishness.” ee FLY FISHING comicbooks.com