Judge, 1918-08-03 · page 22 of 32
Judge — August 3, 1918 — page 22: what you’re looking at
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This page contains brief humorous anecdotes and a cartoon, typical of Judge's satirical humor from the early 20th century. **"The Thoughtful Hostess" cartoon** depicts a French woman at a window display of vegetables, planning an elaborate dinner. The French captions and dialogue mock upper-class pretension—she's so concerned with impressing guests that she's planning the menu months in advance, obsessing over produce quality. The satire targets both French dining culture and wealthy hosts' social anxiety. **The anecdotes** use dogs as vehicles for gentle humor: a chauffeur intentionally hits a dachshund (playing on their elongated shape), a woman's dog is so intelligent it requires French conversation, and a schoolboy suggests dogs practice "economy" by chasing their tails (both ends meet). The "Wheezes" section offers light romantic and social comedy: a bride who'd been engaged to all her ushers, wordplay about bees and investment returns. Overall, this represents Judge's trademark blend of class satire, animal humor, and puns targeting educated readers familiar with European culture and upper-class social conventions.
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