Judge, 1920-10-02 · page 15 of 32
Judge — October 2, 1920 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects brief humorous anecdotes and jokes arranged around a central illustration of a woman at the beach. The humor targets social conventions of the era: **The jokes** play on marital discord ("Love Me, Love Fido"), legal absurdity (a dog case dismissed because the *lady* wasn't muzzled), and gender dynamics (women voting will increase male poll attendance solely to escort girls home). **The central cartoon** depicts advice about avoiding "chloroform"—likely a sleeping aid—with the caption suggesting if you don't wish to sleep by it, avoid it entirely, a play on Victorian prudishness about such substances. **The longer essay** at bottom advocates for labor unionization becoming "respectable" through peaceful, lawful methods rather than "riotous meetings." It reflects early 20th-century debates over labor rights versus anarchist/radical union tactics. Overall, the page reflects Judge's satirical approach: mocking Victorian social pretensions, gender relations, and contemporary labor politics through short, punchy comedy.
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