Judge, 1917-06-30 · page 23 of 29
Judge — June 30, 1917 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains brief humorous quips typical of Judge's satirical humor column. The jokes target: **"Like Olives"**: A play on acquired taste—kissing is compared to olives, suggesting both require habituation. **"An Understanding"**: A young man asks a girl to stand for a kiss; she proposes sitting in a hammock instead—a joke about her literal interpretation and flirtation. **"Polished Off"**: A dark humor joke about someone named Louis dying from slipping on a dance floor, with wordplay on "hard wood finish." **"Evidently Not"** and others: Brief puns and observational humor about everyday situations (laundries, judges, zoos). The page is primarily **advertising**—two large ads for Budweiser beer and the 1,000 Island House resort dominate the space. These ads are notable for their period imagery and claims about quality ingredients and modern amenities. The college humor represents typical Judge content: sophisticated wordplay aimed at educated readers.
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