Judge, 1918-05-18 · page 32 of 36
Judge — May 18, 1918 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine compiles humorous one-liners and brief jokes sourced from college publications (indicated by attributions like "Brunonian," "Lehigh Burr," "Froth," and "Jack-o'-Lantern"). The humor reflects early 20th-century college life and gender dynamics. Jokes target: romantic misunderstandings between men and women; students distracted by romance from academics; courtship conventions (the "Qualification" joke mocks men claiming to be self-made); and contemporary references like the former Portuguese king Manuel II (known for military incompetence—the "port arms" pun). "The Missing Link" cartoon depicts a woman as literally between "knitting-bag and kimono"—mocking women's domestic stereotypes and fascination with exoticized Asian fashion. The page reflects *Judge's* target audience: educated, college-adjacent urban readers amused by collegiate wit, flirtation humor, and gentle mockery of both sexes' romantic follies. The advertising for cedar chests, hotels, and music publishing reinforces this affluent demographic.
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“The Curse of Drink” This picture proved one of Judge's most popular subjects and has been reprinted, in full colors, mounted on a jeavy mat, Il x 14, ready for the frame. It will be mailed post free for twenty-five cents, stamps. Judge Art Print ent New York City De 225 Fifth Avenue An Invitation She—Kisses are intoxicating. He—Let’s get soused.—Panther. Transferred He—Say, kid, but you've got nice red lips! She (later)—And really, you have nice red lips, too. He—Your lips aren’t as red as I thought they were.—Gargoyle. Thinking of Her Prof. (after explaining a very intricate theory of psychology)—Jones, when are you going to see it? Stude (up from his reverie about her)— Next week-end, I think.—Lehigh Burr. Qualification He—I swear you are the first woman I have ever proposed to (aside: the rest were all girls). —Panther. FREE Trial PIEDMONT RED CEDAR CHESTS Your chaion of 9 etyag ofthe fumes) | tee . vera pay the te teers tars, t Piedmont Red Cedar Chi One Treatment with Cuticura Clears Dandruff ern, SeF eeSiae sae BS TES Not Conceited Friend Husband—Do you think it would be conceited of me, dear, to say that I am a seh- made man? Friend Wife (sweetly)—Not conceited, my dear, merely superfluous.—A wgwan. A Futurity He—Don't you think my mustache be- coming? She—It may be, but it hasn’t come yet.— Brunonian. Hospitality The Iotu Betchu Two were entertaining the new pledge. “Mr. Arthur, do have some more ice cream.” “Well, thanks, but just a mouthful, please.” “Waiter, fill Mr. Arthur's plate.” —Froth. The Missing Link Between a knitting-bag and a kimono —Chapanel Admitted “He’s the fastest prof. in college.” “I don’t think so. He admitted that he'd never pass me.”"—Jack-o"-Lantern. Chase Him! “There's a woman peddler at the door, sir.’ “Chase him off. I don’t want to buy any women; what does he think this is, a harem?”— Awgwan, Encouraged “Do you think you could learn to love me, Christopher?” “Well, I passed Calculus.” —Jack-o’-Lantern, Joyous, Withihe Gllege Wits hrrepressible, trespousible The Original “What is the Blarney Stone?” “Oh, that’s the original Irish sham-rock.” —Purple Cow Unlucky First Cop—I'm an awfully unlucky guy. Second Cop—How’s that? First Cop—I raided a Turkish bath last night and it was gentlemen’s night.— Panther. So Clever Caswell—-Heard about the former king of Portugal? Hope—Naw. Caswell—Well, he got so clever at handling a rifle—port arms, right shoulder, etc., that—— Hope—What? Caswell—That his folks call him Manuel.— Brunonian War Knits He—(after he had watched her knitting for an hour)—What are you knitting? She—I don’t know yet.—Panther. Alas! Bjones (in restaurant)—What’s good here tonight, waiter? Waiter—Cash only, sir.—Jack-o’-Lantern. Hotel Marseilles Broadway and 103 Street Mew Dork Cite A MAGNIFICENT FIREPROOF HOTEL SUBWAY ENTRANCE AT DOOR Room & Bath, $2.50 per day up CLIFFORD A. STORM, MGR. Booklet on request HENRY LINDENMEYR & SONS PAPER WAREHOUSE Nos. 32, 34 and 36 Bleecker Street Branch Warehouses: 30 Beekman Street, New York, and 32 Clinton Street, Newark, N.J- ALL KINDS OF PAPER MADE TO ORDER WRITE THE WORDS FORA SONG We wnite music and assist in securing publisher's ao- ceptance. Submit poems on war, love or any subject. CHESTER MUSIC COMPANY 638 South Dearborn St., Suite 263, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS comicbooks.com