Judge, 1923-06-09 · page 8 of 36
Judge — June 9, 1923 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains multiple short humor pieces typical of early 20th-century satirical magazines, rather than a single cartoon. The jokes target domestic life and social conventions: a wife's fairweather friendship that evaporates during her husband's illness; marital discord on juries; women's dating rituals; and a Scottish doctor's supposed penny-pinching (refusing to pay for his own treatment—a stereotypical ethnic jab). "The Seven Wonders of a Boy's World" humorously lists what boys find important: modern technology (radio, machinery), pets, adventure, and parents—with "Mother" listed last, perhaps mocking maternal pride. Other jokes mock household drudgery, unusual weather, and men's complete indifference to natural scenery when women aren't present. The opening sketch depicts a social gathering where gossip about marital trouble circulates. The satire is gentle, targeting human nature's pettiness and gender stereotypes rather than politics.
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“She's your best friend, isn’t she?” “She was—until my husband's illness. Jones—Why is there such an argu- ment in court over the John Lannis case? Smith—The only reason that I can is because there’s a man and his wife on the jury. se Madge—I've been in bathing every » for a week and haven't made a single conquest. Marjorie—A girl does better when she sits on the sand and keeps her powder dry. ery “T hear the Scotch doctor is ill?” “Yes, and he refuses to treat himself.” The Seven Wonders of a Boy’s World Radio. Machinery. His dog. Adventure. Dad. Mother. sae Lonise—A writer on household econom- ies says drudgery becomes easy if we look upon it as a symphony. Julia—Yes, the only trouble is that it’s an “unfinished symphony.” 6 He was delirious, you know!” Mother—When I was a child ed stupid my father used to say Il give that head of yours away and sew a button on.” Small daughter—And did they? tt Professor—What is the most frequent phenomenon in nature? Student (Just returned from a vacation of travel)—Unusual weather. Rand “Well, and what did you think of the beauties of the Maine woods?” “Didn't see a single girl after leaving the depot!”