Judge, 1922-12-16 · page 3 of 36
Judge — December 16, 1922 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This December 13, 1922 page from Judge magazine contains humorous short pieces and illustrations rather than political cartoons. The content includes: **"My Mistake"** by Edmund J. Kiefer: A comedy piece about miscounting eggs—the narrator counted fifty-eight instead of sixty, creating an embarrassing arithmetic error when served. **"Christmas Shopping"** by R.F. Hamil: Satirizes the exhausting commercial frenzy of holiday shopping, with clerks overwhelmed and prices inflated ("all poor father pays the bill"). The illustrations show domestic scenes: a husband-and-wife couple in classical dress (top left), and a family gathering around a Christmas wreath (bottom right). This page represents Judge's lighter satirical humor—social observation of everyday middle-class life rather than political commentary. The satire targets consumer culture and family dynamics rather than politicians or current events.
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C13 i999 U WITH WHICH IS COMBINED LESLIE'S WEEKLY “What are you giving the hubby for Christmas, May?” “A motor coat. Now the old tight- wad will have to loosen up for a car, so he can use it!” or Mrs. Newlyrich (about to purchase her first real fur coat and feeling called upon to pick every possible flaw)—Are you quite sure this fur won't shrink in the rain—one is sometimes caught without an umbrella, you know. Long-suffering Clerk—Madam that fur didn’t shrink on the last party who wore it and he was never known to carry an umbrella, ane ow if Hale plays Wassar—” No hugging in clinches.” ery “Td give fifty dollars to shoot a moose, “Cost me that much for an old cow.” “My Mistake” by Edmund J. Kiefer (OU: LET'S see: I shoulda charged you re ve-ten instead of five-sixty. Funny thing. My mistake.” “Tl count ‘em again. Now watch Two—three—six—eight—ten— twelve — fifteen — eighteen — twenty- one—twenty—oh, sure enough. You're right. I'm shy two eg, You see, I musta counted them t Here's two more. How's tha’ “Whaddayamean—not a full pound? Here, we'll see. Oh, well, she’s a little shy, but that’s easily fixed. There. Now ya satisfied?” Sixteen times thirty-two is fi? dollars and forty-two—oh, no, twelve cents! You're right. Here's your extra thirty out of the dollar, Heh? Whazza matter with that quarter? Well, does this one look any better to yuh?” “Yeah, just when you were gone, I noticed there was something wrong. I charged you sixty cents a pound for butter—musta been thinking of cheese. My mistal “Now, let's get this straight: You gave me a one-dollar bill —huh? Two dol Oh, that’s right; yeh see I just happened to be thinking of that other lady what aone lfor hers. Her wanta make it right “Oh, sure enough. I got my thumb on it. I thought it was kinda small to weigh twoanahalf, Excuse me, won't you. I'm so absent-minded.” Moral: The cus- tomer is always right. Cal It makes Lum Wombat mad and yet he shouldn't get mad. He treats his wife so well that everybody thinks she is his sec- ond wife. close twice. Christmas Shopping by R. F. Hamill CHRISTMAS | shopping, Christinas hoppin w we find is all the go. All the extra clerks a-hopping, Other Xmas gifts to show, Here’s a shaving set for mother, And a knitting spool for pa. Here’s a pipe for baby brother, Pair of skates for dear grandma. Christmas shopping, Christmas shopping, Naught else gives us such a thrill. ys buying, never stopping, And poor father pays the bill. tae An exploring party in New Guinea re- ports the presence there of a pig that bears a close resemblance to the elephant. New Guinea is wet territory. Al Circus time for father. comicbooks.com