Judge, 1922-09-30 · page 35 of 36
Judge — September 30, 1922 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases amateur cartoonists' work on everyday humor topics. The jokes reflect early-20th-century domestic life and social situations: **Key cartoons include:** - A seven-year-old boy upset at being called a "mere infant" by a girl named "Bee"—poking fun at childhood romance and pride - A door-to-door salesman claiming to play violin (not drums)—playing on occupational stereotypes - A courtroom scene where a defendant defends himself by claiming the arresting officer was speeding too—absurdist deflection of guilt - A "freak bird" joke about a pigeon-parrot hybrid allegedly delivering messages—playing on gullibility and tall tales - A schoolboy admitting he faked illness to skip school—a timeless childhood deception The satire targets vanity, petty excuses, occupational pretension, and childhood mischief. These are gentle, observational humor pieces reflecting mundane American life rather than political commentary. The "Beginner's Luck" header indicates Judge actively encouraged amateur artists to submit original work.
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UDC J ¢ help and encoura member that a bright, ori nwn by Ceci. Bi “Darn it! I’m _ through with women. ‘Bee’ called me a mere in- fant—an’ I'm seven years old to-day.” Drawn by H. GReisMer. Lady of the House—Another drum- mer? Salesman—No, ma’am. I play a violin! vrawn by Louis JEPEWAY. Judge—What have you to say for yourself, young man? Guilty One—I want to say, your Honor, that I wasn’t going any faster than that officer who arrested me. 2 ’ Beginner’s Luck as set aside this page for the work of the budding artist He hopes, in this way, —_ » amateur whose work nal idea is all-important, then dr: Address your contributions to Amateur Page, JupGE, Drawn by Donato C. “Oh, Mom! The cat's gone and left his engine runnin’!” ves promise of real ability. arly with india ink on white 7 West 43d St., New York Cit —— Drawn by R. C. Bumps, Passing the buck Wunte. ee Drawn by Otiver G. MARTINEZ. _ “What do ye mean tellin’ me them Government people is goin’ to give you one hundred bucks for that freak bird?” “Lissen here, am gonna get one hundred bucks for this here bird, and want you to know that it is no freak bird neither. It is a cartier pigeon crossed with parrot and delivers them messages out oud. Drawn by Lovis Li — day? Drawn by WILLIAM WALTER. Tommy—Yes, ma'am! I was sick “Now if I hit too hard, just say so.” of school! Teacher—Were you sick yester-