Judge, 1919-11-15 · page 21 of 36
Judge — November 15, 1919 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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This page contains multiple short humorous anecdotes, typical of Judge's satirical format. The content reflects early 20th-century social attitudes: **"Rebuked"** references World War I—a British child scolds her brother for complaining about minor hardships, telling him he should be grateful compared to what German occupation would mean. **"The Cause"** jokes about a boy conflating flower care with personal hygiene: his father warned against overwatering flowers in sunlight, so when told to wash his face before lunch, the boy resists, noting his grandmother's "wilted" appearance from frequent face-washing. **"Gave Daddy Away"** satirizes a minister's dinner conversation. Young Ralph innocently reveals his father doesn't pray because he's never home during daylight—a dig at working men's long hours. The remaining items ("Matrimony," "A War Child," etc.) are brief comedic vignettes about marital discord, parenting, and domestic life. The overall tone is lighthearted domestic satire with occasional contemporary war references, typical of Judge's humor targeting middle-class American readers.
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