Judge, 1923-06-23 · page 26 of 36
Judge — June 23, 1923 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century American humor: **Main Comic Strip**: A domestic humor sequence showing a man repeatedly chasing the family cat out of the house into the rain—only to have it return. The joke plays on the futility of the task and the cat's determination. **Japanese Jitney Driver Anecdote**: Mocks both Japanese immigrants and bureaucratic absurdity. A Japanese driver's itemized bill for a ride lists nonsensical items ("5 comes," "5 goes," "10 Wents") rather than actual charges. The joke relies on ethnic stereotype humor common to the era, suggesting Japanese incompetence with American business practices. **Remaining Anecdotes**: Brief jokes about racial stereotypes (Black baseball teams, a moonshiner) and capitalist wealth ("write for it"). The overall tone reflects pre-WWII American satirical magazine conventions: domestic humor mixed with casual ethnic stereotyping considered acceptable entertainment at the time.
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PUTTING OUT THE CAT We ee] WAG Nii Ee ne 1. Dad winds the cle. k—this duty done, starts cat- wards, and 2. The chase is on! %& 4. Till, luckily, he hits it right: 5. And kitty’s dumped out in the rain—and am- 6. bles gaily back again. 3. Through, under, over all in sight, Anavat officer in Honolulu, in order to receive proper credit from. the Government, asked a Japanese jitney driver to render an itemized bill. After much concentration and laborious effort, the Jap proudly presented the following: . five dollar five dollar 5 comes 5 goes 10 Wents. . . ten dollar Fae What this country needs is more one hundred proof Americans. T* negro teams were playing ball. The score stood 19 to 11 and the second half of the second inning had just started. “I sholy declares,” remarked a by- stander. “They'll have to call this game on sunt of having no place to put the score.” eee Bibbs—Mr. Oppenheim, what is the best way to approach you for a | Capitalist—If you ‘are sensit had better write for it. 24 pry stranger rapped on the door of the 4% village moonshiner. A small panel in the door slid back and a face appeared. “Well.” “IT want a bottle of whisky.” “New or old.” the new was made to-day. The old was made yesterday.” yu want to treat a “Come on, let’s