Judge, 1923-05-05 · page 35 of 36
Judge — May 5, 1923 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases amateur cartoonists, featuring six brief comic strips with gentle humor targeting early 20th-century audiences: **Notable cartoons include:** 1. **Russian alphabet joke** (Scadale): Irish immigrants mock Russian language, playing on xenophobic stereotypes about foreign alphabets and political instability—likely referencing post-Bolshevik Revolution concerns. 2. **Radio confusion** (artist unclear): An older person finds new radio technology incomprehensible, reflecting generational anxiety about modern technology. 3. **Doll with attitude** (Parvin): A child's doll no longer says "Mama"—suggesting changing toy fashions or children's evolving play preferences. 4. **Fishing lie** (Elmo): Plays on the classic joke that fishermen exaggerate their catches. 5. **Time clock complaint** (Flynn): Workers resent workplace discipline, a relatable workplace gripe. The page's editorial note encourages amateur submissions, positioning these as examples of promising beginner work. The humor is mild, domestic, and accessible to general readers—reflecting Judge's mid-market satirical approach.
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ie has set aside this page for the work of the budding artist. sive help and encouragement to the amateur whose work giv Remember that a bright, original idea is all-important, then draw clearly paper. Addres BEGINNER'S LUCK He hope promise with india ink on white JubGE, 627 West 43d St., New York City. Drawn by R. SCADALE. “Hey, Pat! It says here in the paper there ain’t no letter H in the Russian alphabet!” “Gwan away wid yer! How the dickens can them fool Russians tell anybody what kind of a fix they’ve got their country into?” wn by Ceci. BELL. Goldfish — Guess iround the globe. T'll take a trip ) Drawn by ELSMere Howe. “Hey! Whatcha airy-o-plane?” I believe this radio business must be entirely for children. I can’t make head or tail of it!” think is—a this 4 BR ear Drawn by Beatrice R. PARVIN. Little Jimmy (come to call)—When your doll is squeezed, does she say “Mamma”? Marcia—Oh, no! you know. She’s gotten over that. This is her second season out, <& Drawn by Horace I. Eto, Green—Did you see Jones when he came in from fishing? Brown—Yes, I was pretty close to that boat. “Were there any fish lying about him.” “No, but Jones was lying about the sh.” \ \ cng a Drawn by T. V. FLYNN. Lots of people who punch a time clock would enjoy kicking it as well.