Judge, 1919-07-05 · page 12 of 36
Judge — July 5, 1919 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two distinct sections of satirical humor typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine: **Top cartoon ("There's No Telling!"):** A domestic scene where a bride alarmed exclaims the milk is "exploding"—likely referencing milk bottles that could burst from pressure or fermentation, a genuine household hazard of the era before reliable refrigeration. **"The Notion Counter" section:** A collection of one-liner observations and short jokes poking fun at contemporary social behaviors: the disconnect between aging men and their romantic appeal; college-educated daughters; relationships with tradesmen; marriage dynamics; gender roles; and wartime politics (the Kaiser reference suggests WWI-era publication). The final cartoon depicts parents wanting to constantly monitor their child, suggesting anxious parenting trends. The humor relies on domestic situations, gender stereotypes, and social commentary rather than political satire. The overall tone mocks modern life's absurdities and human nature's contradictions through brief, cynical observations—characteristic of Judge's satirical approach to American society.
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Drown by Avover Hennes ee Tuere’s No Tettinc ! The Bride—Gracious, George, I believe the milk’s exploding! The Notion Counter By Douctas Matiocn [ Tre cteui cen about the time a man reaches the age when all pretty women attract him, he has lost all attraction for pretty women. A girl just home from college is surprised at some things her parents don’t know; and they are Surprised at some things she does. c I know a girl who is just about making: herself sick keeping company with a candy merchant; but never mind—she may marry him. The trouble with maintaining pleasant relations is that you have to maintain some relations in order to keep them pleasant. \ The pessimistic preacher who says we are not long for this world generally preaches sermons that are altogether too. When your comes back from the laundry you wonder how it is that Niagara wears away only three inches a year. We wish our young people had as much enthusiasm for a fly-swatter as they have for a tennis racquet. Strange to say, the beacon of home doesn’t shine very brightly when people are light housekeeping. To other famous dates in history should be added those in Paris that the Kaiser never kept. Never mind: the man with German sympathies has a good chance to sympathize. An orator is a man who convinces you and leaves you won- dering of what you were convinced. Your modern woman still loves to pick flowers, but she picks them in a millinery store. When you have an appointment with your wife start half an hour late and wait. The employer finds it is easy to be kind, but it isn’t always kind to be easy. My birthday cake is getting so that it gives altogether too much heat. There is a “b” in “subtle” because the subtle remark often stings. The cost of everything is not only rising, it is sup-rising. Life is just like a war garden: it’s the weeds that grow. The potato has decided that the honeymoon must be over. It is often past time to get up, but never pas- ume. How a pretty woman does pity the blind! Describing Them “Let’s sce!” began a recently arrived guest. “T believe I heard something about your neighbor- ing hamlet of Peewee being slightly on the boom just now?” “Boom—huh!” returned the landlord of the tavern at Grudge, who was filled with local pride and prejudice. “That outfit of tarrapins won't even have a boom on the Fourth of July!” Drawn by Dox Henoun Judge suggests a periscope for fond parents who can't bear to have their child out of their sight for one minute. 12 comicbooks.com