Judge, 1921-06-25 · page 12 of 37
Judge — June 25, 1921 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains several satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century humor: **"Donald's Decision"** depicts a wealthy man choosing between two women based on their appearance and apparent cost. The satire targets materialistic values: he prefers Jane but chooses Margery because he can "afford" to keep her in fashionable dresses—only to discover the working-class Jane's dress actually cost more, having been hand-sewn. The joke critiques shallow judgment and the false assumption that expense equals appearance. **"A Poem of Places"** uses visual spacing to satirize marriage: showing couples' distance increasing from courtship to marriage, ending with them sitting apart despite being in the same room. It's social commentary on marital discord. **"Too Weak by Far"** and **"Zoological Standpoint"** are brief domestic and wordplay humor pieces without obvious political content. **"Chinese Fun Story"** appears stereotypical period humor about Chinese courtship customs, reflecting contemporary attitudes toward Asian cultures. The page exemplifies Judge's blend of social satire, domestic humor, and casual ethnic stereotyping typical of its era.
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Dr P. Perens + A. mer—ARE YOU TO CUT MIS TAIL ‘“*Chinese Fun Story” By S. P. K. Mixe ail ¢ home is y as writ , and i {®- WING YIN including Young L: sit behind the green balcony, Each hold the warmly hand; never say some- thing The polished teakwood, the yellow cushion, the tea-pot—all make a sparkling among the sunlight. After some moment Mr. Wing Yin say, “Tomorrow I must be marry.” “Oh,” report young lady cracking melon- seed with pout face, “then tomorrow I never sce you all day!”” A Poem of Places By Natuan M. Levy WHEN he was courting—oh, ‘twas blisst They sat together just like this: 0° When they were married but a year They sat as I have pictured here: ° ° Now—sad that such things should befall— When they’re in the same room at all, Though I know not the cause of it, This is the only way they sit: ° ° SURE HE ISé"T WICKED? +—BLess YOUR HEART, SIR, THAT HORSE WOULDN'T KILL A FLY. Too Weak by Far Katherine had requested, as a special birthday treat, that she be allowed to have coffee for breakfast. Her mother, not at all pleased with the idea, was diluting it generously atherine peered over into the cup. and then exclaimed, in great disappointment: Don't I get any of the “Goodness! brown?” Zoological Standpoint Willis—How does he happen to be such a goat-getter? Gillis—Well, for one thing, he’s a kidder Drown by K. B. Pouten Tuar's way IT nap Donald’s Decision By Katuerine Neciey ONALD was fine looking, hand some, in fact; he came of an old family; he had charming man ners and xl education as well as considerable ability. It was an open secret that he was to be the next president of his corporation when the present incu rent stepped down Yet there was one thing lacking. Donald knew he needed the inspir ation of a wife and—well, the other responsibilities—to round out his ex- but he could not decide be- tween Jane and Margery. He made up his mind, however, he would choose between them the night of the Danvers Ball When Jane came in there was a hush an istence of admiration among the men f envy among the women. She was a brunette, stately, poised, yet ine withal. Her gown was ex ¢ and bore the unmistakable mark of Paris. Donald sighed, for he had really preferred Jane, but he could never keep her in Parisian gowns. Margery came in soon afterward, blonde, dimpled and adorable white girlish dress. fe She wore a simple Donald knew he could buy her any number of them, so he proposed and she accepted him. The sad part of the story is that Mar- gery’s simple white dress was a creation from Paris and cost five hundred dollars, while the gown Jane wore cost only fifty dollars, for she made every stitch of it herself Out of Sight Briggs—I didn't see youin church Sunday. Griggs—How could you? I was there, Pore Tommy Caceman—Prease, Ma, xix | nave THat Dipropecus Boxe ror Fipo? 12 | | comicbooks.com