Judge, 1921-10-08 · page 33 of 36
Judge — October 8, 1921 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from Judge magazine combines humor pieces typical of early 20th-century satirical publishing. The main cartoon depicts a domestic scene where a wife criticizes her husband's companion (likely a female friend) for sitting in an undignified pose, comparing her to "a stocking advertisement"—a cutting insult implying she resembles a shop display or mannequin rather than a proper lady. The surrounding content includes brief comedy sketches on courtship and marriage, plus advertising. A recurring joke concerns short skirts: characters discuss how criticizing women's hemlines actually encourages them to wear shorter styles, creating an ironic cycle. The "Favorite Expressions" header catalogues famous figures' catchphrases, a common Judge feature offering wordplay and cultural references. The page reflects period anxieties about female propriety, fashion, and changing social norms regarding women's appearance and public behavior—themes Judge regularly mocked through both advertisement satire and social commentary.
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