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Judge — October 7, 1916 — page 28: Judge, 1916-10-07

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This page is primarily **advertisements and humorous anecdotes** rather than political cartoons. The content reflects early 20th-century American life and concerns. The jokes mock contemporary social behaviors: servants misunderstanding modern conveniences (the gas stove); lawyers' untrustworthiness; domestic marital dynamics; college students' financial dependence on parents; and automobile unreliability. One recurring theme is **gender relations**—a young woman returning gifts after an engagement ends, a man cleverly avoiding commitment by accepting her "kisses" back. The advertisements target period anxieties: sex education ("Plain Truths of Sex Life"), household goods (cedar chests, glue), and whiskey. The two featured Judge cover illustrations—"Wallnuts" and "Are My Lips On Straight?"—appear to be romantic/beauty-themed artwork available for framing at 50 cents. The satire is genteel and domestic rather than political, reflecting Judge's role as a humor magazine for middle-class readers.

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