Judge — June 26, 1920 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Fishing" - Judge Magazine, June 26, 1920 This illustration by Paul Staub depicts a woman fishing at the beach with a small cherub or cupid figure beside her. The title "Fishing" suggests a double meaning typical of Judge's humor. The satire likely plays on the contemporary slang "fishing"—flirting or seeking romantic attention from men. The woman's fashionable dress, confident posture, and the presence of the cupid figure reinforce this interpretation. The men visible in the background water appear to be the "catch" she's after. This reflects 1920s social anxieties about changing women's roles and the "New Woman"—more independent, fashionable, and openly social than previous generations. Judge's humor often mocked both modern women and traditional courtship conventions.