Judge, 1919-06-28 · page 11 of 37
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# Analysis for Modern Readers **"A Word to the Wise Ones"** satirizes small-town deception disguised as civic pride. A motorist repeatedly gets lost trying to leave Havenhurst despite following directional signs. A local reveals the truth: the town's Board of Trade *deliberately* created a confusing road system to trap passing motorists into stopping and eventually buying property there. Several prominent residents "innocently" became trapped this way themselves. The satire mocks: - Small towns' desperation to retain visitors and revenue - Dishonest business practices masked by friendly hospitality - The irony that con-artists get caught in their own schemes **"The Tight-Wad Mode"** is a brief, separate joke about narrow skirts—likely referencing 1920s fashion trends—suggesting tight clothing will "split fifty-fifty" (tear down the middle). The page also shows illustration examples and appears part of Judge magazine's satirical commentary on American social and commercial practices.
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