Judge, 1920-06-26 · page 19 of 37
Judge — June 26, 1920 — page 19: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge contains several satirical pieces mocking domestic life and contemporary attitudes: **"Watchful Waiting"** references Kaiser Wilhelm II ("Old Wilhelm"), depicting him cutting wood with "an ax to grind"—a political jab at German militarism during the pre-WWI era, suggesting hidden aggressive intentions beneath mundane activity. **"Truth and Fiction"** satirizes the hypocrisy of those who claim moral superiority while enjoying sensational entertainment. The poem mocks readers who reject violent movie posters as immoral yet eagerly consume them anyway—exposing the gap between stated values and actual behavior. **"The Residuary Pekinese"** cartoon jokes about class pretension, showing a wealthy woman's concerns that her Pekingese dog won't inherit properly if she entertains "gentlemen" (implying unmarried male visitors), suggesting anxieties about reputation and propriety among the upper classes. The smaller items ("Put Away," "Can't Tell," "One Chair Sufficient") are brief domestic humor anecdotes typical of Judge's format—poking fun at servants, children, and everyday absurdities of bourgeois life.
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