Judge, 1922-10-28 · page 3 of 36
Judge — October 28, 1922 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The top illustration shows two grotesque figures perched on a fence labeled "JUDGE," with jack-o'-lanterns behind them. This appears to be the magazine's masthead or seasonal Halloween artwork rather than political commentary. The main content comprises three separate pieces: "My Error!" (a short story by Helen Rockwell about an awkward social encounter), "Egg View Notes" (brief humorous observations by Leslie Van Every about church singing, street cars, and other daily incidents), and "Stranger in New York" (a dialogue about theater etiquette). These are lighthearted, domestic humor pieces typical of Judge's satirical approach to American social life, rather than political cartoons. The page reflects early 20th-century urban American manners and social conventions.
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fe, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness ° My Error! by Helen Rockwell \ ANY times had he waited upon the +72 charming and glittering Mrs. Phil- anderbilt- as she recklessly bought: yard after yard of lingerie ribbon. He was only a poor ribbon clerk but underneath his calm exterior there beat the heart of a gentleman. Besides he had been to the movies and knew a thing or two, and, he loved, he lowed his pampere: pet of society to the seaside and there laid siege to her heart. His only hope was that he should so conduct himself as to reveal none of the gentle- ness and polish of the lowly ribbon clerk. He modeled himself after the most fashionable finale hoppers and so boisterous and bold did he become that no one would have suspected his earlier training. But in spite of his finest and nois- lest efforts he was at times troubled by a peculiar gleam in the eye of his adored. At such times would muse daintily, “Do know—your face is so familiar. I wonder where I have seen it before.” One evening they dined at. the most expensive table she you York—Say, theater? for it?” Mhote restaurant on the boardwalk. ‘The music, the air and his companion were so intoxicating that Perey was all aswoon. He toyed luxuriously with the fork, about to serve the spaghetti, Suddenly his eyes grew dreamy, his mood gentle, his Without warning he saying elegantly: “How bearing noble. heard himself many yards, please, ma Stranger in New officer, where do you leave your car when you want to go to the “Why _ don’tcha buy an extra seat ized his mistake. His overwrought Almost at once he re: Oh! the horror of it! senses became aware of the fact that his companion was laughing—a long, gay laugh. “Now I know where I have seen you before,” she said. “You're that fascin- ating baron I met last winter at Monte Carlo.” rer) Egg View Notes by Leslie Van Every NHET LUMLEY peeked in at the church Sunday night while the congre- gation was busy singing, “Hide me, oh, my” and soforth. Chet noticed how some of the women was dressed and he just couldn't blame them for picking out that particular song. tee Button Edgin, who got packed into a crowded street car yesterday, reported that the ride he got was long enough but not wide enough! +e * Miss Crocus Quick, who tried to catch anice man by wearing a big city gown to the dance Saturday night, caught only a nice cold. ae Jimmy—Gee! I hate to take care of this baby. How do you get out of tend- ing yours? Bobby—Well, you know. mom’s awful sanitary, so when- ever she wants me to mind the kid I get a fit of coughing. tte America is truly ‘the land of oppor- tunity. ‘The Amer- ican farmer used to blow out the gas; now he steps on it. sae Light literature is seldom illuminating.