Judge, 1920-11-20 · page 28 of 32
Judge — November 20, 1920 — page 28: what you’re looking at
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This illustrated story, bylined by William Wallace Whitelock with art by Laurence Stout, is a comic narrative about a woman named Vergie who coaches a losing football team to victory through sheer force of personality. The plot: Holly Stream's football team plays poorly despite physical ability. Vergie diagnoses their problem as lack of coordination and offers to help. She commandeers three automobiles, takes the players to a show, treats them to dinner—all at her expense—and mysteriously inspires them to win their next game. When they credit her training methods and ask her to continue coaching, she declines, saying she's "too versatile" to commit to one task. The humor derives from Vergie's independence, her casual appropriation of automobiles, her willingness to spend money freely, and her flippant refusal of credit. This reflects early 20th-century attitudes about unconventional women—she's simultaneously capable and impulsive, generous and self-centered. The "versatile" punchline suggests she's too restless or scattered to focus on serious work.
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LESLIE’S WEEKLY of Nov. 20th On Sale Nov. 16 Articles you should read Is Uncle Sam a Poor Banker? Startling Facts about the Inethciency and Failure of Our Postal Savings System. Greasing the Ways of Service A live business article that you will want to read. Your Nearest Newsdealer has it. Price 15 cents Versatile Veryie By Wit Wattace Wirretock Mlustrata Lavuares Stout —— - \nst0Rs%O Ac: pre) HE. football team of Holly Stream lost most every game could say why—or would, And nc Which was about the same. When Vergie saw their playing raw She cried: “They're, sure as fate. Too finely drawn—despite their brawn, They can’t co-ordinate’ a Cys ve 0 a “Were I the one’ she'll scarce begun Before she paused anew But those who heard her words were stirred, And cried: * What would you do?” “What would I try?” was her reply— “You really want to see? Just call your team of Holly Stream, And leave the rest to me.” The players come, all rendered dumb By Vergie’s flashing eyes; Three autos 1 quite clo “Jump in!” she gaily cries 28 at hand: JUDCE BLUE-WHITE SOLITAIRE 1 97, Wondertlly parking darn, ing with » hery radiance - at double our once. N diamonds of bsoch fase: been offered to the ps amazingly low beure. Take 1 CARAT dumond. Fractions of carat priced proportionately nium free if cash accomea! Money back SEND FOR Wi B. GUTTER & SONS ,,. .4t MARVEL, 546 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Marvel after Csieg Marvet WHAT EVERY AREY SHOULD KNO PREPAID FOR phe Soc, ENT pnts book fs written by Margaret Napker— the Now, straightaway the boys obey, And Ve heads the throng; No pause makes she to ask or sce To whom the cars belong. od eX an S a te They sce the show, and then they go To dine at her expense; Next day they play, and win the fray And ery: “She is immense!” they all explain “Our team, we'd win in style.” “Tf vou would train,” “Ah, no!” sighs she Lam too ver-sa-tile!