Judge, 1920-10-16 · page 10 of 32
Judge — October 16, 1920 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis for Modern Readers This Judge magazine page contains satirical commentary on 1920s social issues: **"I Ask You"** parodies Scottish dialect poetry, using risqué wordplay about alcohol ("rye") and dating to mock Prohibition-era hypocrisy and flirtation. **"The Medicine Man"** mocks both hypochondria and medical fraud—a woman's chronic complaining alienates everyone until a nerve specialist (Dr. Brownes) profits from her with fake "bread pills," revealing quack medicine's prevalence and cynicism. **Minor humor pieces** target period concerns: skirt lengths (1920s hemlines were controversial), Prohibition enforcement, and telephone nuisances (new technology anxieties). **"Little Red Riding Hood (1922 Model)"** shows a modern girl confidently rejecting danger, satirizing both the classic tale and changing attitudes toward young women's independence. The cartoons reflect Jazz Age anxieties about modernity, medical charlatans, technology, and women's evolving social roles.
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I Ask You A Borer BaLtap By Jessie H. Lowen F a body meet a body Comin’ thro’ with rye, If a body treat a body Need a mon go dry? Ilka laddie has a glassie; Nine, they say hae I But a’ the lads they smile with me When comin’ thro’ with rye. Now, Don’t Jump at Conclusions | “What height from the ground do you think a girl’s skirt should be?” “Oh, | wouldn't like to be too specific—anything | above two feet looks all right to me. Proving Her Theory | It is very stupid to forget names!” announced Blows iy Covent dere Mrs. Deacon Goldroy to the Sewing Society. “All Savinc ry Wirn Vecetasres you have to do is to associate the name with an idea.” A new member whose name was Morman was pres- The Medicine Man ent that afternoon, At the close of the service on the next Sun- . . day the Deacon’s wife, delighted with the chance to vindicate By Katuaxe Nectey her theory, rushed up to this lady with outstretched hand. ENNY was a great sufferer. “How do you, Mrs. Brigham?” she said. J She was not a silent sufferer. She made others suffer by the story of her suffering. It Dawns Upon Him Her friends grew cold and turned aside until at last she had », | cannot marry you. Shall I return your letters?” no friends. By no means. If I expect to win a girl, I see I'll have to | The neighbors hid when they saw her coming. get up a better set of forms.” 1 The time came when she was not on speaking terms with her { own family. The Greater E It is always the darkest just before dawn, so the hour of her Grinn—Of all the unbearable pests the ‘phone nuisance is the deliverance came. worst. Someone told her of the great nerve specialist. Dr. George Barrett—What ‘phone nuisance, tele or saxo? Brownes. She made an appointment with him. He listened to her symptoms for an hour, ther: he gave her some bread pills, told her to come back in two days, and chargec her five dollars. Three times a week this regime was fol- lowed out. Jenny's friends, neighbors and family took heart. She did not care to tell them her sufferings any more. One day the specialist's best friend said: “What foolish work for a strong healthy man. J And Dr. Brownes said: { It’s easier than plumbing and you don’t 1 have to scrub yourself up in the evening.” The Way Today “Then your factory employees won't use Ht your magnificent welfare room?” “Naw, they've got no time motoring. spare from Nothing Doing ij “T have here an article on what one dollar will buy. Drawn by Pact Rensy “Sorry, but ‘ve employ our own humorist.” Liule Red Riding Hood (1922 Model)—Aw, wea 17! comicbooks.com