Judge, 1921-02-19 · page 26 of 32
Judge — February 19, 1921 — page 26: what you’re looking at
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This is a humor page from Judge magazine collecting jokes and comic observations, primarily from college publications. The content satirizes early 20th-century courtship, marriage, and gender dynamics. **Key themes:** The opening cartoon depicts a couple at a table—likely commenting on the impulsive, carefree nature of modern youth romance (the title "Irrepressible, Joyous, Irresponsible"). The jokes mock: - **Marriage pragmatism**: A woman planning her wedding only after a quarrel occurs; men marrying widows for financial gain - **Gender stereotypes**: Women pursuing "missionary movements" if they resemble dancing crazes; girls valuing wealth ("her dad has got dough") over appearance or character - **Dating conventions**: Male anxiety about female behavior; criticism of women's fashion choices **The satire targets** the shallow materialism and social climbing of the era's young people, particularly women's perceived focus on financial security and status rather than genuine compatibility. The repeated emphasis on wealth ("insurance money," inheritance, dough) suggests anxiety about women's economic motivations in marriage. The page reflects 1920s-era college humor—lighthearted but tinged with misogyny typical of that period's publications.
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Drawn by Hemwax Parwen Jeanne—On, I'm so. marry! I Mabe uP! Gene—ANb WHAT DAY HAVE YOU FIXED FOR THE MARRIAGE? Jeanne—Ont, WE HAVEN'T QUARRELED OVER tat ver.—California Pelican Grorce ann That Relativity Theory It happened after the club meeting. Two members met in the corridor. “I was just thinking about poor Uriah Humpson,” said one. “What about him?” “Well, you know what a lovely home his wife bought with his insurance money? “Yes, of course.”” “You know the man who married his widow married again as soon as Mrs. Humpson passed away What ain?” “Yes, That's three times for hi ‘0 wonder you say ‘poor Uriah’, “Yes, indeed. Just think how he must feel up there above, looking down on a man he never saw living in his house as his wife's second hus- band, with his third wife.”"—Pennsylzania Punch Bord. Every Little Movement Minister—Would you care to join us in the new missionary movement? Miss Ala Mode—I'm crazy to try it. Is it anything like the fox trot?—Stanford Chaparral. Irrepressible, Joyous, Irresponsible Tact WENT toa party with Janet, And met with an awful mishap, For I awkwardly emptied a cufpul Of chocolate into her lap But Janet was cool—though it wasn’t— For none is so tactful as she. And, smiling with perfect composure, Said sweetly, “The drinks are on me!” Columbia Jester, Just Another Good Man— Broke the crystal on my watch last night. Where were you? Over to Grace's house. Thought so. Why? Broke mine on the same stone bench.— Washington and Lee Mink. Friends “T hear you had a pretty successful banquet out at your house last night?” ‘ . a couple of our alumni are revenue Penn State Froth. Says Which Mack—What’s funnier than a one-armed man trying to wind his wrist watch? Knutt—A glass eye at a key hole.—Lehigh Bur MiLaby HAS A HAUGHTY ArR, SHE KEEPS HER SUITORS ON THE RACK, But STRANGE ENOUGH, MOST PLEASED 18 HE ON wuom sHe TURNS HER BACK! —lowa Frivol. WitY DO GIRLS OF EIGHTEEN MARRY MEN txt?” “THe MODERN GIRL 18 DEVELOPING A CON- SHE PREFERS AN INHERITANCE TO —Dartmouth Jack-o'-Lantern. Give Her the Button She isn’t attractive, And hasn’t much grace. She dresses quite plain; And as to her face, It isn’t so prett She doesn’t dance well, Her line is a weak one, She isn’t a bell But listen, dear sisters, This much I know— She's a wonderful girl Her dad has got dough. —Washington Dirge. Why She (critically)—I never could see much in those crépe de Chine dresses. She (also a critic)—Ah, my dear, but you never looked at them in the right light —Col- gale Banter Defined A cynic is a man who has had the misfor- tune to meet only those girls who kiss with their eyes open.—Iowa Frivol. i 1 w coul man i wen comicbooks.com