Judge, 1917-03-03 · page 23 of 28
Judge — March 3, 1917 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* (a satirical magazine) contains primarily **humor columns and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The "College Wits" section offers brief jokes mocking literary and academic life. One recurring joke depicts an author trapped in a cycle: drinking to generate experiences, writing about them for money, then spending that money on drinking again—satirizing the bohemian writer stereotype. Other jokes target common academic pretensions, including a pun about Shakespeare's birthplace ("The Barred of Avon") and photography mishaps. The page is **dominated by product advertisements**: Gem Damasceene razor blades (35¢), a "Liquid Pistol" toy weapon, jewelry, and Old Forester rye whiskey ("A Century Favorite"). These ads reflect early 20th-century consumer culture targeting middle-class readers. The humor is gentle, domestic, and non-political—focused on romantic misunderstandings, photography fails, and the absurdities of everyday life rather than social commentary or caricature.
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