Judge, 1918-05-18 · page 25 of 36
Judge — May 18, 1918 — page 25: what you’re looking at
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This page excerpts comedic scenes from three theatrical productions. The top two scenes are from "Sick-a-Bed," depicting farce involving a character named Reggie who has brought a live ostrich into someone's home—creating domestic chaos when a man named Weems tries to discuss his wife. The joke relies on the absurdity of the situation and double entendre (the ostrich being "wild and she's blue"). The bottom scene is from "Seventeen," showing a young man named Willie Baxter apparently losing romantic attention to a rival. A character brags about wearing girls' rings casually, implying casual romantic conquests. These appear to be light comedic vignettes designed to showcase humorous theatrical moments for Judge's readers—showcasing popular stage comedy rather than political satire. The humor is domestic and romantic rather than satirical.
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XUM From “Sick-a-Bep” Reginald, a roving young hunter and explorer, has bagged more dangerous game than he intended. Weems: I want to talk to you about my wife. Good heavens !—what have you got in that basket? Reccie: That? Oh. . oh . . that’s an ostrich. Weems: An ostrich? Reccte: Yes, alive blue ostrich. Better keep away. She’s wild and she’s blue. She’s very ostrichesuzura. W Dear me! How A bit too interesting, as far as Reggie is concerned. Fortunately the janitor ap- pears and is induced to wheel out the bon voyage basket on a hand-truck. Photos by White From “SEVENTEEN” Suill “Sicx-a-Bep” These quacks have testified that Reggie, their “patient,” ts very ul. Now they learn that the Court has sent areal physician to examine him. Dr. Flexner is endeavoring to restain Dr. Widner from the blind staggers DH} Over There Standing by helpless, Willie Baxter sees himself cut out by his hated rival. Croorer: Say, that’s a mighty slick ring you’ve goton! Justfitsme. Oh, I’ve worn lots of girls’ rings. I’d let ’em wear mine on a chain or some- thing. Goon, you can have it. I guess they like to do that with me. I dunno why it is. comicbooks.com