Judge, 1916-11-04 · page 5 of 32
Judge — November 4, 1916 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This page satirizes early-20th-century class dynamics and gender relations. The main cartoon depicts a working-class plumber arriving at an upper-class home, where he's treated with deference despite his lower social status—hence the ironic title about his "condescension." The accompanying vignettes mock common domestic scenarios: a husband and wife's conversation about his drinking habits, a woman (Suzette) choosing divorce over marriage, and a doctor's class pretensions. The satire targets how service workers held surprising social power (people needed them urgently), how marriages were dissolving over lifestyle conflicts, and how professionals adopted artificial superiority. The overall tone is cynical about modern social relationships and changing class structures.
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ce ——} THE Choosing the Least “67 IFE isn’t all beer and_ skittles,’ quoted the pessimistic person. “Well, I guess I can get along without any skittles, whatever they are,” replied the optimist with the impressionistic nose. Here's Your Hat—What’s Your Hurry? He—1 always fall into conversation when I'm out anywhere! She—And 1 suppose you keep it shallow, so you won't get over your head. Suzette BEFORE UZETTE, you're just the girl for me, With charm of person that allures. I care not what the others be So long as I am wholly yours— Oh, Sue! AFTER Suzette insists on being free, She chose the usual modern course. irl, as you are suing me, Fe ony and divorce, Oh, Sue! —George S. Crittenden. PLUMBER FINALLY CONDESCENDS TO COME. What Did He Know. About It 6s] BELIEF that every doctor has his price “Well, I don’t know about that, but I've noticed that a doctor never operates unless the patient has it.” Characterized Willis—What sort of man is he? Gillis—Well, if he had a country estate, he'd have the Katydids saying “Katy done it” before a week was up. comicbooks.com