Judge, 1917-04-14 · page 11 of 28
Judge — April 14, 1917 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains multiple brief humorous pieces typical of early-20th-century satirical magazines: **"The Invader"** (top illustration): Shows a woman confronting another about infidelity. The joke plays on marital indifference—when accused of the wife making love to the husband, he responds with circular logic about who should congratulate whom, suggesting neither cares. **Short jokes** address common social themes: - Women's gossip and materialism (Mrs. Bump's wealth delusions) - Class anxieties (house redecorating costs) - Religious hypocrisy (attending church only on rainy Sundays) - Gender roles (the telephone operator "Central" as romantic prospect) **"The Ant and the Grasshopper"** (bottom right): A small illustration referencing Aesop's fable about industriousness versus idleness. The humor relies on contemporary concerns: marriage dynamics, conspicuous consumption, social climbing, and domestic help. The satirical tone gently mocks middle-class pretensions and gender relations of the era.
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XUM The Easter Rabbit Myth Al NO, MY CHILD, I’m sad to say, It can’t be true that rabbits lay ‘The eggs one sees on Easter Day. If rabbits could lay eggs, my dear, From trappers they’d have much to fear, And few would go uncaught this year. Yes, poultrymen by twos and tens Would want them for their chicken pens— ‘To teach the laying trick to hens! Lee Shippev. Time's Changes Ted—One half the world used to wonder how the other half lives Ned—Now they wonder how they manage to keep up such style. Surprised ves, sir, it will cost you a thousand dollars to have this house redecorated.” “Good heavens! Why I could almost have my wife redecorated for that.” To Hear Her Talk Willis—What is the total wealth of the United States? Gillis—To hear Mrs. Bump talk you would think it was a combination of what her father has got, what her hus- band gets and what she is going to get when her rich uncle dies. THE INVADER Question She—Your wife has actually been making love to my husband. He—Do you want to congratulate me, or ought I to congratulate you? Regularly tend church regularly?” y rainy Sunday.” “Does hi “Yes, evel Removing the Cause “Don’t you want to hire a feller to keep the tramps away, Mrs. Sub- bubs?” asked the small boy. “How can alittle fellow like you keep the tramps away?” demanded Mrs. Subbubs. . enough,” replied | the kin eat up all the pie an’ boy. cake an’ things wot’s left over.” Why “IT haven’t seen Dora at any of our mothers’ meetings lately.” “Haven't you heard? She got married.” Wire Trouble “Marry me, Central?” “What number, please?” “Number three—” “Ring off!” The Soft Reply 667 REALLY did not know,” she said, “How big a fool it was I wed!” He merely heaved a patient sigh answered “ Nor did I." —Arthur L. Salmon. Somewhat Off Mrs. Wayupp—Your husband is very logical, isn’t he, M Neaurox? Mrs. Neaurox—Well, I should say he was. He attends the meetings regularly every week! THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER. comicbooks.com