Judge, 1922-02-18 · page 5 of 36
Judge — February 18, 1922 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The main cartoon depicts a chaotic domestic scene where an exasperated father figure gestures wildly at a crying baby on the floor, while the mother appears distressed. The caption reads: "Quick, John, call the doctor! Baby never made that noise before!" **The satire:** This plays on new-parent anxiety and the tendency to over-medicalize minor infant complaints. The joke suggests that parents immediately assume a baby's unusual sound requires professional intervention, when it's likely just normal infant behavior. The surrounding text includes short humor pieces about social topics (widows' charm, college girls' behavior) typical of Judge magazine's satirical commentary on contemporary manners and relationships. **Artist credit:** G.B. Inwood drew the main cartoon.
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A “Quick, John, call the doc- tor! Baby never made that noise before!” Drawn by G. B. INwooo, Contentment By Hamilton Craigie YEARN not for the praise of kings, Nor seek the plaudits of the crowd While on the hob the kettle sings; While in my sky there is no cloud: The pleasant ways of idle days Intrigue me with their mild allure— I care not for a nation's praise The while my simple joys endure. Mine is a creed that knows no press Of vain ambitions’ keen desire; Full-hearted in my happiness, I warm me at Love's vernal fire; I have no “heart” with ruthless Art— My Mistress deigns a gentler rule— And while my réle's a minor part, My lines I've learned in laughter’s school. What though the world has passed me by With laureled crown or fame, T ask no guerdon but that I My meed of happiness may claim: Blest solitudes where none intrudes, A dreaming island in life’s sea, A haven from the multitudes, And Service as my only fee! tinseled Business Methods By Katherine Negley AWibow has her charm patented. No one knows the process by which she captivates men. A debutante has her charm copy- righted. Everyone can see it but no one but the very youngest girls could try it. A vampire capitalizes her charm. A married woman incorporates hers. And mere man has no chance at all. PERIOD FURNITURE “The Smiths have just bought a lot of period furniture.” “Really?” “Yes. It is being paid for on the installment plan.” COMPLIMENTING HER EYES “Ah, mees, you have—what you call heem? Ze dazzling lamps.” “Oh, count, you talk like a traffic cop.” THOSE COLLEGE GIRLS Arethusa—W ilberforce is so erratic. One time he buys more candy than I can eat, and the next time none at all. Arabella— Alexander is more ra- tional. He maintains a mean average all the time. HOW IT STANDS Willis—What is the present law re- garding the use of liquor? Gillis—The Anti-Beer Bill allows the use of whiskey, according to the interpretation of government agents, who are forbidden to search your premises according to a recent deci- sion of the Supreme Court, which per- mits the sale of booze, subject, of course to the recent ruling of the Attorney-General, that you can drink it if you don’t conflict with the opinion recently rendered by the Federal Courts, vacating the injunction ob- tained in accordance with the order of the Circuit Courts as expressed in the latest amendment to the Drug Act. AND CARRY THE BURDEN “My dear,” remarked Mrs. Kriss, as soon as he had settled down to read the evening paper, “I had a lucky trip this morning. I bought a dream of a hat, and got it for a song.” “Well,” answered Kriss, giving his paper a flip. “I suppose that means for me to furnish the notes.” ALICE IN WONDERLAND “A perfect wonderland,” said Alice as she proceeded to try on hats. But she didn’t buy anything. Then there was a mad hatter. comicbooks.com