Judge, 1917-04-21 · page 29 of 32
Judge — April 21, 1917 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and humor shorts**, not political cartoons. The content includes: **Humor Pieces:** Brief jokes about working-class life—a woman working to pay a magistrate's fine, telephone etiquette, servant recommendations, and marital discord. These reflect early 20th-century domestic situations and class tensions (servants, poor gentlemen, houseekeeping). **Advertisements:** The dominant visual is an **Egyptian Deities cigarette ad** featuring illustrated figures and ornate packaging, targeting consumers seeking "culture" and "refinement." Other ads include hair restoration (Kolor-Bak), glue, hotels, and patent services. **Cultural Context:** The humor relies on Irish/working-class dialect ("'ard," "'usban'"), suggesting period class stereotyping. References to bonds and magistrates indicate concern with law and respectability among lower classes. The page reflects early 20th-century American attitudes: class consciousness, gender roles (wives, servants), and marketing luxury goods through appeals to aspiration and sophistication.
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