Judge, 1917-04-07 · page 11 of 28
Judge — April 7, 1917 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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This page contains multiple short satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century humor magazines: **"Sweets of Repetition"** mocks romantic courtship—a man proposes repeatedly to an indifferent woman who responds with non-answers and weather observations, yet manipulates him by asking to be "asked twice." **"The Climbers"** satirizes social climbing: a voter supports a presidential candidate (Benson—unclear which one) solely because the candidate's wife, Maria, has "social ambitions." **"Pros and Cons"** ridicules shallow priorities: a woman dismisses her baby's doctor's difficult wife but praises his automobile's color. **Other brief jokes** mock pretension (a doctor wearing clerical garments), outdated morality ("good old days" when nicknames like "Honest Jake" meant something), and henpecked husbands. **"New York City Nursery Rhymes"** satirizes automobile culture and class distinctions—wealthy women in fancy cars versus "She," who surpasses them through mysterious appeal (followed "by a star"). The page reflects early automotive-age anxieties and gender/class satire typical of the era.
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Sweets of Repetition ASKED her would she be my bride But neither “yea” nor “nay” She answered as she turned aside In her delightful way. “Heigh, ho!” I softly mur- mured low, Vowing I'd ne'er again Give her the chance of yes, or no,— She sighed: “It looks like rain.” The cuckoo in the thicket plaints Unto its mate that grieves. All men are idiots or saints, And ev'ry maid deceives. But as I turned she laid her palm In mine—'twas paradise To list her murmurs sweet as balm: “T love to be asked twice.” —Horace eymour Keller The Climbers Cumso—Why did you vote for Benson for President? Meckton—Well, bitions, you know well known Social Maria has social am- nd he is such a Pros and Cons Her friend—How do you like that new doctor you had for your baby? She—Well, his wife is a perfect cat, but the shade of his new automobile is just heavenly. ANOTHER SPRING ,other things, walked She Smelt 'Em THE old lady went to a church soci- able one evening, and as she entered the room, one of the young ladies said: “Good-evening, auntie. Iam very glad you came. We are going to have tableaux this evening Yes, I know,” replied the old lady: “T smelt ’em when I first came in.” Defined Willie Willis—What do they mean by the “good old days,” pa? Papa Willis—The times when such sobriquets as “Honest” Jake, “Fair Play” Smith and “Square Deal” Jones inspired respect instead of suspicion. The Last Word Dr. Smuggs, wearing a white string tie and the saintly down the street. “He always wears those preacher garments, doesn’t he: Sure. I bet he wears Albert pajamas. Tired of It “Is he wedded to his work?” “Well, yes; but he’s rather henpecked.” DRIVE New York City Nursery Rhymes By LOUIS How The Circle ROUND and round the motors ride, Around and then away; And lovely ladies sit inside, Repairing to the play. ‘They all are swaddled up in silk, And folded up in fur; And all are pale as peddled milk, If set alongside Her. For she puts on the prettiest clothes, And drives the quickest car; And every night, where’er she goes, She’s followed by a star. Bess—A long line of ancestors ? Jack—Yes, and he’s the sinker on the end of the line. comicbooks.com