Judge, 1920-03-13 · page 23 of 36
Judge — March 13, 1920 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several brief comic anecdotes typical of Judge's satirical humor, plus one illustrated cartoon titled "Not to Be Roped." **The illustrated cartoon** depicts mountaineers on a cliff; the French caption references a marriage proposal involving a dowry—the satire appears to mock both romantic entanglement and financial negotiation in relationships. **The text jokes** target: - Post-WWI expectations: A daughter worries her hospital-worker father has no medals, satirizing how society valued combat glory over non-combat service - Class anxiety: A wealthy couple ("Newrich") wanting a "coat of arms" for social status - Gender stereotypes: A grouch claiming women's jaws are overdeveloped from constant talking - Marital embarrassment: A man resenting his friend revealing he'd seen him with another woman **Key context for modern readers**: These reflect 1920s-era concerns about social climbing, changing gender roles post-WWI, and the expectation that masculine worth derived from military service rather than civilian contribution.
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