Judge, 1923-06-30 · page 16 of 37
Judge — June 30, 1923 — page 16: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three separate pieces of light humor typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine: **"The Dress She Wore"** presents a marital comedy: a husband suggests his wife wear various gowns to a dance, but she dismisses each as previously worn or unfashionable. She finally reveals she bought a new gown—the expected punchline being her extravagance. The satire targets women's concern with appearance and fashion, a common theme mocking domestic consumption. **"Al Fresco"** is a romantic poem undercut by pragmatic interruptions: a man enjoys courting his sweetheart outdoors until insects disrupt the mood. The humor lies in the clash between sentimental idealization and crude reality. **"Right in It"** contains two brief jokes: one about tent-colony living during rainy weather (unclear historical reference, likely Depression-era), and another about a woman learning to drive, accepting blame for an accident—possibly satirizing either female drivers or marital dynamics. The page reflects period attitudes toward gender, consumption, and domesticity through gentle satire rather than sharp social critique.
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He—Have you read Payne’s Autobiography? “Why, I believe not! The Dress She Wore by Edythe M. Chamberlain “Tox int’s the evening of the dance,” 1 John to Anne at dinner; “T hope you'll wear the rose pink gown— In that, dear, you're a winner.” n't be absurd!” his wife replied, ve worn that twice before— I'd be ashamed to it seen Again on any floor.” said John, “then wear the Brown, “Well, how asked, “That’s smart and youthful, too; You cannot say that it’s passé It’s really almost new.” about the green?” he “y ake laugh,” a perfect frigh h woman there would outshine me— 'd be a wretched sight.” “My word! John. “A party bores me pink.” » my dear; we said we'd go. What would our friends all think!” Let’s cut the dance,” said “Then what in thunder will you De, September Morn in “Of course not, Johr sweetly cooed, “TI bought a gown to-day.” Who wrote it? “What is the difference between the v divorce laws and the New “I'm sure I don’t know; I'm not married.” tae How is it you never hear of a woman who stutters? Al Fresco by Eric Moore SEATED in her arbor, Betty pouring tea, Makes the leafy harbor Paradise for me. Just to be beside her Brims my cup with bliss— Hang that cheeky spider Spoiling sport like this! Betty is a beauty. Pink and white and blond; Human tutti-frutti, Sweet all sweets beyond. Magic in the glancing Of her lovely e3 Alchemy entrancing— Darn these blooming flies! What could be as pleasant Of an afternoon As this perfect present?— Well, pert Nothing more enthralling I would ever beg— Darn that beetle crawling Up my trouser leg! eee Right in It Ted—Tom and his wife are living in one of those tent colonies? Do they like it? Ned—When it rains he says they get along swimmingly. Wite of his bosom (learning to drive)—It's all right, dear. It was my fault!