Judge, 1921-11-19 · page 9 of 36
Judge — November 19, 1921 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains several short humor pieces and a comic strip ("Hughes Zoo") typical of early 20th-century satirical magazines. **Upper content:** Brief joke columns with puns and observational humor about dating, dancing mishaps, newspaper terminology, and marriage. These are lightweight social commentary—"At the Dance" satirizes clumsy male behavior on dance floors; "Too Troo" jokes that newspaper stories are often fabricated; marital humor pokes fun at newlyweds and wives' demands. **"Hughes Zoo" comic strip:** A whimsical animal comic depicting anthropomorphized creatures (elephant, ostrich, turkey, etc.) in domestic situations. The humor is slapstick and absurdist—animals discussing a wishbone and complimenting Turkey on his Thanksgiving appearance. This appears to be pure entertainment rather than political satire. **Overall tone:** Lighthearted, gender-stereotyping humor aimed at urban middle-class readers. No apparent political commentary or references to specific contemporary events are visible. The page prioritizes comedy over social critique.
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O55, C4E- Jilted The Complexion Complex sp SERE are words that depend on inflection There are words as complex as our dreams, But we know that a woman’s com- plexion Is not as complex as it seems. At the Dance By JAMES A. STARR Sliding so Nicely Smooth floor Swell dame Toddles well You’re Traveling Oh, so Nice, when Bump! Crash!! Bang!!! And you Hit another guy, and— The dame. You know What I mean Dontcher? Probably Doesn't North—Dobbs is a very popular man. West—Doesn’t he ever do things his own way? Sexactly A siren or vampire sextraordinary. is always Convalescent Rub—How did you feel when Gladys turned you down? Dub—Then, or now? Too Troo North— Why do newspaper men call all articles stories? West — Because so many of them are! Impulsive S When vociferating about things she needs for a vacation trip, the average wife sounds like a child’s let- ter to Santa Claus. Correct Designation Howard—Why does Schuyler speak of Harriett as his old flame? Jay—Reason enough! Her eyes blazed, her lips burned, and he was fired. Just Married “Well, are you making your bride happy?” “I dunno. She seems to like me, but I make no hit with her dog.” Exceptional Agatha—To be good is to be happy. Harriett—But it’s not true of a good housekeeper. HUGHES ZOO: MeLlephant Hoorey! Ive found the wish- bone!” that So? Well here's good luck The Bunch™ do! Mister Turkey! Weare all tickled to pieces to see you lookingso fine and dandy on this nice Thanksgiving morning”