Judge, 1922-04-01 · page 15 of 36
Judge — April 1, 1922 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine contains multiple satirical sketches mocking contemporary figures and social trends, likely from the 1920s era. **"The Spirit of 76, 96 and 106"** jokes about the Smith brothers (likely the famous cough-drop merchants) having a third brother, playing on their celebrity. The caption suggests young men will age poorly if they don't collect their war bonuses—a reference to delayed veterans' payments post-WWI. **"Oh, Mama, Come and Get Your Baby Boy"** satirizes Freddie (likely a known public figure) who seduces an Egyptian deity character and steals from his bank using "B.V.D." (a brand name pun) to clothe a poor girl instead of helping her legitimately. **"Where is Ruby At?"** ridicules a debutante named Ruby who inherited wealth. Bud photographs her and breaks the camera—the joke being she's been an heiress since the Civil War era and will only truly gain money upon having an heir. The sketches collectively mock wealth, romantic scandal, and social pretension through exaggerated characterizations and wordplay typical of satirical magazines of this period.
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GE BN EME | RE er orice ke ee AMS manos o DOROTHY SMOLLER “OH, MAMA, COME AND GET YOUR BABY BOY!” : Says Freddie, as he falls for “THE SPIRIT OF 76, 96 AND 106!” St the Egyptian deity and robs Did you know the Smith brothers had y Y his own bank (the combina- another brother? These three young \ tion is B.V.D.!) to cover fellers may be playing hookey with the the poor girl with jewels. undertaker, but they shake a mean foot! r She has no other clothes! This is the way you fellows will look when you get your bonus! SKEET GALLAGHER “WHERE IS RUBY GERTRUDE, gy p AT" O'CONNOR S Bud takes a “shot” at Ruby, the heiress, and breaks the cam- era. Ruby was a debutante when Grant took Rich- mond. She inherits a million when she gets an heir. Give ’er the air, Bud! Arthur Litle takes a trip “Up in the Clouds.” 13 comicbooks.com