Judge, 1923-07-14 · page 32 of 36
Judge — July 14, 1923 — page 32: what you’re looking at
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This is a humor column where a reporter asks ordinary people the same weekly question. This week's topic—"Who is the head of the house? The man or the woman?"—reflects early 20th-century domestic gender dynamics. The responses reveal comedic commentary on household power structures: - **Mr. Lampost** insists "the man," then immediately retreats when his wife appears—suggesting men lack actual authority despite claiming it - **Mr. Blackenblue** says it's "not been decided yet"—implying marital negotiation - **Mr. Slink** deflects to "ask the wife" - **Mr. Tipper** jokes that women control mornings (domestic time) - **Mr. Slobb** refuses to answer, fearing his wife's reaction - **Mr. Hitchell** gives "no answer" at all The satire mocks the pretense of male household authority while suggesting women actually wield domestic power. This reflects period anxieties about shifting gender roles, particularly relevant given women's suffrage movements of the era.
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