Judge, 1919-12-20 · page 7 of 36
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# Analysis for Modern Readers **"Winter" by Chet Shafer** is a humorous essay about seasonal hardships, with comedic observations about cold weather's effects: frozen ponds, radiator troubles, bill collectors braving "icy blasts," and women bundling ankles in gaiters. The humor relies on everyday winter annoyances familiar to 1920s readers. **"Those Snap-shots of Baby"** (illustrated by Don Herold) appears to be a joke about baby photography—the drawing shows parents displaying infant photos. **"A White Xmas"** depicts a woman surrounded by holiday shopping chaos and packages—satirizing consumer excess during Christmas season. **"Poor Boy"** jokes about class: a wealthy father leaves his son "a million dollars" but none of his positive qualities (handsomeness, brains). **"The Danger"** satirizes opposition to government railroad ownership, suggesting critics value railroad advertisements more than public benefit—a dig at capitalism prioritizing commercialism over social good. This reflects 1920s debates over government regulation.
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Winter By Cnet Suave INTER is the muffled time of year when, if a graveyard yawns, it repre- sents a pile of hard work. It is the season when the milkman ‘s entitled to all he gets and the hidden car of the female is not scoffed at by the male companion. Snow covers the ground in winter. The teeth outchatter the woman’s club. Boys slide down hill And the heavies score a well-earned victory the BVD's by virtue of a touchback. The mill-pond freezes and some of the aters cut initials and figure 8’s_ while others cut initials on the peary gates. Noses redden and cold feet are more common than they were prior to the signing of the armistice. The full dress suit is drawn from the wood and Henry pulls a deep one by leading his queen and saving his ace fora surprise catch of both In the morning the windows are frosted. Father jumps eagerly at every suggestion on fixing the furnace. The man who thought radiator trouble was confined to the summer months changes his mind Alcohol wouldn't keep the breath from freez- ing, if it were obtainable. In winter the portions of the cellar that were once used for storing apples and pota- toes are now impregnable, while the apples and potatoes are on deposit at the bank. Ice is hauled. Goosepimples arise fore and aft. Marie turns on the porch light so Otho won't slip and fall. Sleigh bells ring. Silas and Abner, in’ winter, appear in felts and overs. Icicles hang. Bicycles, also. The spoor of the rabbit is more sought for than the mail. Boys whisk on skis. Hockey and shinny make accident insurance pay. ‘The buckwheat pancake resumes its place in the purple and the odor of sauerkraut lingers in the lingerie and the portieres. ‘Theatres are in full bloom and the perfume is noticeable. Calendar salestaen issue from every over Slary en ~Age 3 mont ne alg 8) Jacke Drawn ty Dox Henow> Tuose SNap-suots or Basy Drawn by Cuesten 1, Ganoe A Wurte Xaas Bill collectors brave the icy blasts ‘Thermometers Proud nook and cranny with cheerful, nauseating continuity. go down and money lenders go down south. woman, in a display of matchless consistency, swathes her ankles with gaiters and allows the feathery snow- flake to roost upon her chest. The bachelor wishes he was married. Hands chap. ‘The husband who buys a new party gown for his wife begins to see, more and more, where his money is not going. Gloves are good. So are annual meetings and clearance sales. Nothing strikes chill to the marrow walking over a wooden bridge at midnight. has a lower value than the flapping circus poste ide of a barn. Nothing is quite so unnece o Trespass” sign at the golf links. like the sound of a man Nothing Poor Boy “Cholly’s father was handsome, brainy prepossessing. Did Cholly inherit any of these things?” “No, all he left Cholly was a million dollars.” magnetic, and The Danger “Why are you against government ownership of railroads?” “Because it will do away with those beautiful railroad advertisements on trave