Judge, 1919-08-23 · page 22 of 36
Judge — August 23, 1919 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains multiple short humor pieces reflecting post-WWI American society (likely early 1920s). **"Pomes"** satirizes the perpetually busy businessman—always rushing, never eating properly, constantly in motion yet accomplishing little. The satire targets American work culture's obsession with appearing industrious. **"Inexorable Terms"** depicts domestic servant negotiations, comparing American and French maids' contracts. The humor lies in servants' increasingly strict demands about kitchen access, wine privileges, and whether employers must eat at home—a commentary on labor's growing assertiveness post-war. **"The Universal Tyrant"** reinforces this theme through servant power dynamics. **Other vignettes** mock returning soldiers adjusting to civilian life—one complains about work hours after fighting in France, another mentions "Man's Land" affecting his real estate business prospects, and jokes reference soldiers learning domestic skills, suggesting their wartime experiences made them unsuitable for normal employment. The overall tone reflects American anxiety about post-war social disruption and changing labor relations.
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