Judge, 1920-07-17 · page 15 of 36
Judge — July 17, 1920 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several brief satirical pieces reflecting post-WWI American life: **"Polyannanias"** mocks forced optimism about wartime deprivations—people claiming to feel cheerful about wearing old clothes, lacking maids, or eating poorly. The satire targets those who pretend hardship is actually pleasant. **"Simple Simon"** is a wordplay joke about Prohibition (the "dry man"), playing on the nursery rhyme character's naiveté. **"Vest-Pocket Drama"** jokes about minimalist theater—a producer claims he can draw audiences even *smaller* than the tiniest theaters already are, suggesting absurdist theater has limits. **"The Cardinal Point"** satirizes labor unions: a man with no work experience or qualifications claims to be a painter solely because "my union card says so," mocking union protectionism. **"Courtesy—Old and New"** (the large illustration) appears to contrast historical courtship etiquette with modern behavior, though specific details are unclear from the caption alone. The page reflects 1920s anxieties about unions, changing social customs, and economic adjustment post-war.
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