Judge, 1916-04-29 · page 8 of 28
Judge — April 29, 1916 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains multiple satirical pieces reflecting early-20th-century American social commentary: **"Agent on Premises"** (top left): A landlord's "To Let" sign sprouts from a large heart, with a small figure clinging to it. This satirizes the housing market and landlords' indifference to tenants' emotional attachment to homes. **Main narrative cartoon**: Jim, a playwright, accuses Carter of stealing his work. The satire targets theatrical ethics—Jim ironically threatens to write his own play while acting offended, suggesting lack of actual talent or originality. Carter's exaggerated politeness undercuts Jim's self-righteous outrage. **"Cock-Sure" poem** (right): A lengthy verse mocking rigid, unwavering certainty. It critiques those who never question their convictions, contrasting them with thoughtful people who seek nuance. **Sidebar jokes**: Brief quips about women's gossip, ancestry-obsessed wealthy people, eugenics, and borrowing troubles—all reflecting period social anxieties and class-conscious humor typical of Judge's audience. The overall theme: satire of human folly, pretension, and unexamined certainty.
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Lack of Preparedness 6¢PDOP, what is free speech?” “Free speech, my son, is mercly saying what we please to fellows we know we can lick Proven Milly—Ninety-nine women in a hundred are naturally generous. ” Billy—Yes, where one woman GZ will keep a sceret, ninety-nine will | give it away. Not Their Long Suit am—Cholly comes of dis- G for such picayune instances of verisimili- tude. “Look here, sir! Don’t start abusing me just because I won't give up my ideals.” “T didn’t intend any offence, Jim. You misunderstood me.” “All right. I accept your apology. Well—so long! I must be going now.” There was a note of finality in his voice, and he stepped resolutely toward the hall. “Wait,” shouted Carter. “I'll let you out the front door.” Carter showed his guest into the vestibule and held the outer door open for him. Just before he started down the steps, Jim turned about savagely: “And look here, if I find that you've stolen some of my stuff and got it produced, I'll hold you to account. Just because there was a lot of crook plays last season, don’t think I won’t spot it. What’s more, I'm going to write this play myself! Good night, sir!" Some people advertise, and others put in a party "phone. Bess—Her fiancé is related to a dozen Eur Cock-Sure H" 'Y the man whose single view No he ce or doubt complexes, Who rears bis fabric of the true Without annexes. 4 For him no half-lights interfere To color or distort his vision; For him the prospect is as clear i As his decision. He never dreams another side Might give a very different viewpoint, + But is convinced feet abide Upon the true point. To him conviction comes unsought oe No haltiag-place, no inconclusio No questionings or subtle thought To bring confusion Neutrality he never claims; vided S aims, His sympathies are un Opinions, purposes Are all decided. While we seck earnestly for fact, Fearing to lose ourselves in fictions, He scorns a search that might distract With contradictions. Such certitude forever his, He calmly settles all things mortal, ¢ And laughs at our per- plexities 6 With cheery chortle. =A. L. Salmon. 4S 7s 09) 8 it x) Marjorie—Do you believe in eugenics? Petrucia—I_ don't know. But if I could once get mar- ried, I wouldn’t care what happened to me. Can Get It Free Borrowing trou- ble is unnecessary Many people will be delighted to hand you their share for tinguished ancestors. of a J Miss Cayenne — Distinguished, Ct 4) ~ AGENT ON PREMISES no doubt—but not as ancestors s) = an royalties. fore they are hatched. Belle—She had best not count her chickens keeps. comicbooks.com