Judge, 1923-01-27 · page 35 of 36
Judge — January 27, 1923 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases **amateur cartoonist submissions** for Judge's "Beginner's Luck" feature, which encouraged aspiring artists by publishing their work alongside established cartoonists. The cartoons employ **simple, accessible humor** typical of early-20th-century American comedy: - **Top strip** (Jack Rick): A man in a tiny car encounters a woman; the joke involves her claiming he's "funny" about something (the humor is obscure without fuller context). - **"It's three o'clock in the morning"**: A domestic joke—a servant knows the boy is home because the cat hid under the stove, implying the boy's mischievous nature. - **Train/River jokes**: Quick one-liners about a fast train and an office clerk jumping into a river—punchy setups with minimal payoffs. - **"Lonesome"** and **"The end of a perfect day"**: Darker, more surreal images suggesting isolation and melancholy. The page reflects Judge's mission to balance professional satire with encouragement for amateur contributors, emphasizing that "a bright, original idea is all-important."
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Yo YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOU r Beginner’s Luck , jo" has set aside this page for K YJ the work of the budding artist. t He hopes, in this way, to give help a * | and encouragement to the amateur whose work gives promise of real ability. Remember that a bright, original idea is all-important, then draw clearly with india ink on white paper. Address your contributions to Jupce, 627 West 43d p Stocker, U.S ieee . . . - Drawn by Horace I, Evmo, It’s three o'clock in the morning. Mr. Jones—Bridget, has Johnnie come home from school yet? Bridget—Yes, sir. “Have you seen him?” “No, sir.” “Then how do you know he’s home?” “°’Cause the cat’s hidden under the stove, sir.” Boss—I won- der why the clerk jumped into the river? Office Boy— Traveler—Do you call this a fast Oy ~ wan alwomenat train? A the bottom of Proud Conductor—Yees, sir. ; . it. “Do you mind if I get off to see Drawn by C. A. Muneav. what it is fast to?” The Curb Exchange. Drawn by Joun B. HATALa r— \ PARMELEE Cog . e Drawn by PARMELEE CUSACK. rawn by Gus M Lonesome. The end of a perfect day. comichooks.