Judge, 1919-05-24 · page 7 of 32
Judge — May 24, 1919 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Explanation for Modern Readers This Judge magazine page contains several satirical items targeting early 20th-century social issues. **Top cartoon**: "Ex-Private Jones' Revenge on the Higher Command" depicts a WWI veteran confronting military brass. The joke appears to reference how ordinary soldiers might resent officers' authority, with Jones now able to challenge them as a civilian ("cits"). **Main article**: "Heroes Not Decorated" by Clifford Hollander sarcastically lists unsung heroes—ticket sellers, patient husbands, poker-playing couples—who deserve recognition but won't receive it. The subheading indicates these "heroes" are politicians who lost re-election after voting *against* women's suffrage and *for* prohibition, suggesting these were unpopular positions. **Side humor pieces** mock contemporary annoyances: gossiping women, loud fashion, and a canary that's learned to dance to jazz music (reflecting 1920s cultural anxieties about jazz's influence). The overall tone satirizes both political cowardice and modern social pretension.
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a by Jous Cosscnex Ex-Private Jones’ Revence on tHe Hicner C The very first day Jones donned “cits” he went right up to a Brigadier-General an Heroes Not Decorated for re-clection after having voted against. woman's suffrage Be Currons Howaxorn and for prohibition Conserving Talk TH! ticket seller who is forced to listen a hundred times a day to the reasons elderly women have for vis- “Mrs. Gabble and myself are not on speaking terms.” “Never mind, my dear. It won't hurt cither of you to rest up a little.” iting Whoppinger Falls and Hoosit Junction—and still smiles at. the next pur- chaser. The loving husband who trails his wife around a de- partment store from 9 a.m to4p.m The men who enjoy playing poker with their wives, The human being who repeats his number in a iuess we've been put- calm voice to “central” ting too many jazz records for the third time after on the phonograph.” a “Why so?” “Our canary is beginning to syncopate.”” Loud Polly—Mr. Flubdub wears such loud clothes I positively hate to meet himon thestrect. Dolly—Sodol. Every time I sce him I get an earache A Syncopatriot having waited for ten min- — prowa ty Cuantra A. Heoues utes. . “Come out into the moonlight, fellers, and get in the movies— The politician who runs cre comes a camera-man.”” a