Judge, 1917-03-03 · page 18 of 28
Judge — March 3, 1917 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous cartoons and jokes from European publications (London, Munich) reprinted for American audiences. The satire targets everyday social absurdities: **Key sketches include:** - A man whose clothes were stolen, now traveling exposed - A dispute over smoking in a railway carriage—an elderly gentleman claims the space isn't a greenhouse either (mocking Victorian propriety) - A cabby refusing to go faster because regulations won't allow him to leave his cab unattended - A laborer using cologne cologne as cologne in mortar (likely a German joke, untranslated) - A creditor unable to collect from one debtor without bankrupting another—preferring they settle between themselves - Domestic servants' excuses for dampness and coughing fits The humor relies on class contrasts, bureaucratic absurdity, and working-class dialect. The international sourcing suggests *Judge* positioned itself as cosmopolitan, sharing genteel Anglo-European humor with American readers.
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You May Laugh, But Some one, stole his clothes last Septem- ber!—Sketch (London). Lady—This is not a smoking carriage! Old’ Gent—Nor a greenhouse! —Passing Show (London) Fare (who has a train to catch)—I say, cabby, can’t you reach the station any faster than this? Ancient Jehu—Oo aye! no’ allowed tac Opinion. 7 could, but I’m leave ma_cab.—London Workman c ein den + in the mortar—then I can go 4 Jugend (Munich) r nun die blod- tigen Sie das doch I have to borrow from one of you to pay the other. Why should I take all this fool trouble? I'd rather you would settle it among _ yourselves.” —Meggendorfer-Blaetter (Munich). Real Sympathy “L wish you'd get something for that cough o’ yours. That's the second time you've blown the blinkin’ candle out!” —Bystander (London). Extreme Humidity Housekeeper—You tell me you aired this blanket before you put it on the bed, and it’s still quite damp! Domestic—Lor, mi perspirin’.—Passing § it must a’ been nv (London).