Judge, 1923-06-16 · page 31 of 36
Judge — June 16, 1923 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
**The Cartoon:** The main image shows a social comedy about wealthy New York society. A woman from Newport (an exclusive East Coast resort town) encounters her ex-husband at what appears to be an elegant dinner party. The joke is that he's entertaining multiple women—identified as his "former wives." The caption "It's a Small World, After All" suggests the ironic coincidence of this awkward social encounter in high society circles. **The Satire:** This mocks the marital practices and social circles of the wealthy elite, implying serial marriage and the interconnected nature of Newport's exclusive social world. The humor relies on the assumption that a man with multiple ex-wives would inevitably encounter them socially. **The Advertisements:** The page also contains ads for travel guides and U.S. Shipping Board services—practical content for wealthy readers planning European trips.
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