Judge, 1921-01-29 · page 3 of 32
Judge — January 29, 1921 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Cover, January 29, 1921 This satirical cartoon, titled "Chez L'Homme" (At the Man's Place), depicts three men in what appears to be a gentleman's club or similar establishment. One man stands holding a newspaper while speaking to two seated men. The caption reads: "The widow Keene tells me she's giving up hunting. 'Servant, fox and house, yes; but man—NEVER!'" The joke plays on the double meaning of "hunting"—both literal fox hunting (a traditional aristocratic sport) and romantic pursuit. The widow apparently will abandon all conventional pursuits except hunting for husbands. This reflects post-WWI social commentary about women's changing roles and independence, presented through the lens of high-society gossip and masculine banter typical of Judge's satirical approach to contemporary social dynamics.
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Qrnndacne ya 26 1921 ©CcBascuey Vol: & ~ Number 204° $7.00 a Year “THE HAPPY cAIEDIUM ” New York, January 29, 1921 Cuercuez L’Homme “Tur winow Keene TELLS ME sie’s GIVEN ENE TELLS ME 6 WENT “SERVANT, FOX AND MOUSE, YES; BUT man—Never!” 3