Judge, 1923-06-02 · page 28 of 36
Judge — June 2, 1923 — page 28: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine collects international humorous anecdotes—a common feature in early-20th-century satirical publications. The cartoons illustrate brief jokes sourced from newspapers across America and Europe. The humor reflects period social preoccupations: **romantic fickleness** (a woman's changing feelings toward her suitor), **class dynamics** (a beggar's awkward interaction with a wealthy man), **marital communication struggles** (wives complaining about husbands' incomprehensibility or excessive slang), and **social pretension** (a laundress's familiarity; a book agent's persistence). The final cartoon depicts a "sitting-out record"—young couples monopolizing public spaces (parks, social venues) for extended courting sessions, apparently a contemporary phenomenon drawing bemused commentary. The page is primarily advertising, with these brief jokes occupying roughly one-third of the space. The cartoons feature exaggerated facial features typical of the era's illustration style, emphasizing character types rather than specific individuals.
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