Judge, 1916-05-27 · page 17 of 28
Judge — May 27, 1916 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous anecdotes from international publications (London, Sydney, Munich, etc.), each illustrating social absurdities of the era. **Notable cartoons:** - "One in the Eye for Father": A boy takes credit for artwork to mock his father's inferior work, with a jab at absent WWI soldiers. - "The Joy of Growling": A clergyman congratulates a farmer on wheat crops while the farmer complains about expenses—satirizing perpetual grouchiness. - "The Wrong Address": A German gentleman dreams of a servant after complimenting her pastry—the humor lies in misplaced romantic thoughts. - "Economy at the Cinema de Luxe": A woman stretches cinema visits to four hours to maximize value during post-war economic hardship. The unifying theme is wartime and post-war economic strain, social pretension, and human folly across different countries—typical Judge magazine fare of the 1920s era.
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One in the Eye for Father Indigo Jones (inspecting one of young Indigo’s efforts) —My boy, this is quite the best thing you’ve done. Now, I should like to send this to your Uncle John at the front. Indigo Junior—Oh, all right; but tell him 1 did it, or he'll think it’s one of your things! —Sketch (London). The Joy of Growling The parson—I congratulate you on your excellent crops of wheat this year, Mr. Grouser, vot about the it off an’ pei i buyin’ bags?—Bulletin (Sydney). Pompous passenger (who wishes to alight at his palatial residence)—Put us down at “The Gables,” ple: Lady conductor—You must tell me when you come to it. I’m new to the road and don’t know any of the public-houses.—Lon- don Opinion. going to speak the truth to-da: expecting some of her relations. ing Show (London). Doctor—What’s the matter? Air raid? Special—Yes, doctor, two heirs—twins at “The Gables.” —Bystander (London). The Wrong Address ‘Also die késtliche Punschtorte. die ich gestern hier gegessen, war Ihr Werk, gnadiges Fraulein? 0. warum sagten Sie das nicht sofort?! . . . Da habe ich irrttimlicherweise diese Nacht von Ihrer Kéchin get- raumt “So that wonderful pastry that I ate here yesterday was your handiwork, my dear lady? Oh, why didn’t you tell me ... Without knowing any better actually dreamed of your cook last night!” —Fliegende Blaetter (Munich). Economy at the Cinema de Luxe Mrs. Jones (completing her fourth hour)— 1 used to stay only two hours; but one ’as to make threepence go further these days. —Punch (London). comicbooks.com