Judge, 1923-04-21 · page 5 of 36
Judge — April 21, 1923 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Page 3, Judge Magazine This page contains two unrelated pieces: "About Our Voice" by C.B. Egan (a humorous essay about singing in bathrooms) and "Cynical Stuff" by William Sanford (brief satirical verses about marriage). The bottom cartoon, titled "Reversion to type," depicts what appears to be a poor or working-class domestic scene. The sketch shows figures in shabby surroundings, likely satirizing social class or poverty conditions. The caption suggests commentary on human nature or social degradation, though the specific historical context remains unclear without additional information about Judge's publication date and contemporary events. The cartoons lack clear identification of specific political figures or dated references, making precise interpretation difficult.
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About Our Voice by C. B. Egan 6 [peace are voices and voices—and there is our voice. Asa singer we have tremendous powers: » the best long distance voicist in Our voice has everything any voice could want... save control. Sad to say, we lack control: We are just. a bit wild, and inclined, in’ our temperamental way, to throw the vocal ball over the grandstands. But always it comes back to u nately we never lose our voice there are envious souls who would 1 tive that penultimate adverb. It is by reason of this lack of control that we sound best in a bathroom. There our voice, circumscribed as it is by the proximity of the four walls, can never get too wild: and the tub makes such a magnificent sounding board! On Tuesdays and Satur when we take—pardon the boast—our_ bi-weekly bath, we also give a bi-weekly concert. Arias and simple folk-songs ‘constitute the program, the musical accompaniment being furnished by the £er-slop of the water and the ker-slap of the towel. Indeed, on each of these nights we take tub, and one in our voice. We send our voice dash- ing in waves against the walls; bac ne the waves tous, swirling in and about our ears... It is mighty pleasant to listen to our voice... . That others may listen thereto, we are thinking of taking itinto vaudeville. Of course, temperament will demand that we sing from a tub, a piece of soap in one hand and a dank towel in the other. Only under such auspicious con- ditions would we think of showing off our voice; these conditions granted us, let the mezzo sopranos and the coloratura contraltos and the bel cantos and the basso profundos pull the plug and they can. tae “How is the case coming out?” ; tell said the lawyer. n fool you.” “Fool you?” of them are not as stupid as { Serene Reversion to type. 3 “Say, Hippo, I'll flip you a nickel to see who gets to use the pool!” Cynical Stuff by William Sanford HE matrimonial institution Has been built for many years, Its halls are filled with wailing, Its floors are wet with tears. The door’s ajar to pass within, Then locks beyond a doubt, asy to get in, you know— But oh, the getting out! comicbooks.com