Judge, 1922-12-30 · page 3 of 37
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# Judge Magazine Content Analysis (December 29, 1922) This page contains humor pieces rather than political cartoons. The main illustration depicts a figure in classical robes consulting a large grandfather clock, likely representing "Father Time" or New Year symbolism—a common Judge trope for New Year's issue commentary. The text includes humorous anecdotes about domestic life and marital situations (wives complaining about husbands, etc.), typical of Judge's satirical approach to American middle-class behavior. "New Year's Resolutions" by Hattie S. Hyemann presents self-deprecating reflections on personal improvement—standard satirical material. "The Blessed Brotherhood" poem by Sarah Louise Grose appears to be sentimental or ironic commentary on brotherhood themes. The overall tone mocks contemporary social customs and domestic dynamics rather than targeting specific political figures or events.
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Ocess37a pet 29 1922 Y WITH WHICH 1S COMBINED LESLIE'S WEEKLY SS New Year's Irresolutions by Hattie S. Heymann AM getting better and better I've Couéd this whole past year, T've quenched my thirst in HO And stuff that they call “near beer,” I've given up song and woman, Tobacco and cards I spurn. But what shall Ido on New Year's day, When there’s no new leaf to turn? q “Life, Liberty and the pursuit Captain J—(to colored Mess ser- geant)—I sce you havea very fine hen- louse, sergeant, but where are the chick- ens?” Mess Sergt.— Cap- tain, some fool nigger done left the door n las’ night ‘n all chickums done back to the com- panies from where dey com frum, a his wife for a model car. What do you think of that?” “T hardly know. What model was she?” rel Husband—If you enter- tain at dinner here at home, there will be no music as there would be in a restaurant. Wife—True, but the telephone will ring often enough to interrupt all conversation. Od A big house in London, O., is thinking of opening a branch’ in Paris, Ky. tae it down and qui little sister, Tell her a stor; “I did just tell a story ‘to dad, and I can’t sit down.” “Happy New Year, Edward.” “Aw, now, ‘Lizabeth, where you goin’?” of Happiness” The wife of a Klansman named Keats Her husband quite often entreats “Don't stay late, dear Ted, I can't go to bed For you're taking our last pair of sheets.” THE OLD FLIRT When the cop wasn’t looking. tae Friend—Make any arrests to-day, constable? Constable Slackputter—Arrested two tourists but—darn ‘em! they wouldn't stop! The Blessed Brotherhood by Sarah Louise Grose HE Brothers of the Unruly Hair Are dearer than their sleeker kin, Theirs is the blithely reckless air Of springy fields when winds run in. Those stray spears wave ‘The wild free joy Of rumpled fur and ruffled crest. ‘The prim-locked lad seems less a boy— I love the tousled ones the best!