Judge, 1921-01-15 · page 18 of 32
Judge — January 15, 1921 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains satirical commentary on 1920s American culture and politics, presented through brief jokes and anecdotes rather than visual cartoons (except for one photograph captioned "Such a Question!"). **Key Content:** The "Movies" section mocks silent film industry trends—critiquing actors' pretensions, ridiculous plot devices, and the contrast between lavish on-screen bathrooms and audiences' ordinary lives. **"The Will of the People"** section includes political commentary: "According to Orders" references Judge Burleson (Postmaster General under Wilson) discussing French press criticism of the post-WWI German coal settlement, with Lloyd George allegedly dismissing French objections. This satirizes Allied disagreement over Treaty of Versailles implementation. The anecdotes mock social hypocrisy: a man toasting "short skirts may they never meet low necklines" (attacking women's fashion changes), and a story about Calhoun ignoring his doctor's nighttime wandering advice. **Target audience:** Educated, upper-class readers following contemporary politics and social debates circa 1920-1921.
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