Judge, 1921-06-25 · page 11 of 37
Judge — June 25, 1921 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains four separate satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century American humor: **Main Cartoon:** Two women in bathing suits stand on a beach near a lifeguard boat. One says to the other, "Don't forget, Ethel, it's MY turn to be rescued today!" The satire mocks the fashionable practice of women seeking dramatic "rescues" by lifeguards—presenting this as a social game rather than genuine emergency, reflecting period anxieties about female independence and beach culture. **Text Pieces:** The four short humor items skewer various social topics: government pensions for unmarried women, the scarcity of wealthy people despite claims money "isn't scarce," false modesty (a woman so shy she covers her bathroom mirror), and the paradox of falling living costs that retailers won't acknowledge. The overall tone reflects Judge's satirical approach to contemporary social pretension and gender dynamics of the era.
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Drown by W. K. Stanmerr $ A.C. “Don’t rorcet, Ernet, 11's MY TURN TO BE RESCUED Topay!” An Exception By Natuay M. Lewy WHEN meet those who're fullof cheer, My satisfaction I express— I like to have glad spirits near And envy no one’s happiness. And yet it pains me mighti As at my wearables I gaze, To think how joyous moths must be At the approach of summer days! The Lucky Few “Money isn’t scarce, according to No, but people who have it are.” Just What Did She Mean? Miss Oldmug—Don't you think the Government should pension unmarried ladies beyond a certain age? Miss Peachblow—Sure thing! Write to your Congressman about it. He claims to bea friend of the plain people. Sparing Her Blushes Miss Newlodger—Y cs, it’s a nice sanitary bathroom. But what’s the reason for the window-shade over the mirror? rs. Borden-Lodge—One of my roomers ted on i iss Oldsmith, a lovely lady, but so painfully modest. We Wonder The cost of living is coming down so fast that the retail stores may soon have to take the matter up.