Judge, 1921-04-02 · page 9 of 32
Judge — April 2, 1921 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three separate humor pieces typical of early 20th-century American satire: **"Encouragement"** (main story): A romantic comedy where a persistent woman pressures a reluctant bachelor into marriage. The satire targets both genders—the woman's emotional manipulation and the man's weak resistance to matrimonial commitment. This reflects period anxieties about marriage as a trap. **"Pets, No. 2"** (illustration with caption): Shows a dog neglecting her own offspring to buy treats for "some fool mut" (mutt). This satirizes women's sentimental foolishness and misplaced priorities—a common stereotype of the era. **Bottom cartoons and short gags**: Include slapstick humor ("As she cum down fast"), domestic stereotypes about wives and canaries, and a father-son joke about pretzels causing digestive distress. The overall theme: satire of romance, marriage, and gender relations through exaggerated stereotypes. Women are portrayed as emotionally irrational; men as hapless victims of matrimonial schemes.
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Encouragement By Geo. B. Jexxixs, Jr. ALM and contented with the world, C I sat down to read the newspaper. A tentative knock sounded on the door of my room, and Beatrice entered. I nodded, dd resumed my reading. But she was not discouraged. Without a trace of hesitation or em- barrassment, she sat on my lap. She settled herself comfortably, and then put her arms about my neck. Then she proceeded to plant a moist, smudgy kiss upon the center of my lips. I pushed her awa “Don’t you love me?” she inquired startled. There is but one answer that will satisfy a member of the opposite sex. I made that answer. “You don't act like you love me,” she said in a disappointed voice. “At the moment,” I remarked, “Iam trying to read the newspaper. Still, if By Joux Herp, Jr. ano Grorce Mrrcnett you wish to discuss the emotion that is a A For DOGS SUE SETS A PLACE APART gencrally known as the tender passion, Wrrnin HER SENTIMENTAL HEART; I will gladly postpone the enlightenment Sue STARVES HERSELF AND CHILDREN, BUT of my mind and devote my entire atten- She BUYS BON-BONS FOR SOME FOOL MUT. tion to you.” My lack of response did not annoy her. She caressed me ment, I was shocked beyond words. Then, realizing that my again. Then a third time. neighbor's four-year-old daughter did not know what she said, “Will you marry me some day?” she asked. I consented to marry her. Since I have devoted the first thirty years of my life to evad- ing marriage, I must confess that the question was not new. I Evident answered it as I have replied before. Lucinda made a charming débutante; “Unfortunately, my financial status is not——" Her gown, indeed, was quite the latest shout; “You don’t have to work,” she said. “T understand,” remarked her old maid aunt, “But this apartment is too small for two people. In fact, I “Just why they call this function ‘coming out. can't even ” “You can move to my apartment,” she said. Proof “But there are several ladies who worship me with astonish- Zim—What in the world made you buy that canary? ing and unbelievable emotion! They tell me I am handsome! Zam—My wife. She said she could sing like a bird—now They swear that I am gifted! They vow that I have talent! she’s got to prove it. And if I were to marry you, they would doubtless commit sui- cide, and the " Intellectual Parent "she said. “I don’t care!” “Pa, what's a pretzel?” This evidence of heartlessness stupefied me. For the mo- “A pretzel, my son, is a cracker with the cramps.” “AN SHE CUM DOWN FAST.” “Boss, you SUTTINLY WUZ RECKLESS TO STAN’ WHAR YOU DID.” comicbooks.com