Judge, 1923-07-21 · page 25 of 36
Judge — July 21, 1923 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains miscellaneous jokes and cartoons from various international publications, compiled in Judge's typical format. The content is primarily **linguistic and observational humor** rather than political satire. Key items include: - **Exchange jokes** about wealth and marriage (New York Sun, Washington Times) — poking fun at fortune-hunting and financial paradoxes - **Currency humor** (Der Brummer, Berlin) — referencing post-WWI German hyperinflation, where American dollars converted to worthless paper marks - **Immigrant/regional dialect humor** — the Scottish farmer joke uses heavy accent for comedic effect - **A moral cartoon** about punishment for lying (Kasper, Stockholm) — suggesting liars are sent out as traveling salesmen - **A car repair joke** (American Mutual Magazine) — suggesting new cars constantly need repairs The page primarily reflects **period attitudes toward foreign customs, economic instability, and emerging automobile culture**. The humor is gentle and observational rather than cutting political commentary.
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Ethel—I really believe that old fool for his money. Clara—Well, he can’t be such a fool if she had to marry him to get it—New York Sun. she married te Mrs.—If he’s got so mue ch money, how is it that he hasn’t a c Mr.—Ah! That’s just ‘it. That's why he has so much money.—Washington Times. “What is the matter with your right side?” “Nothing. My uncle in America has sent me a dollar and I have had it changed into paper marks.” — Der Brummer (Berlin). toe how did you like the didn’t excite me none to speak id Squire Witherbee. “But there was one chap who could jump up in the air and crack his heels together five or six times before he hit the floor, I’m here to tell you he was pretty good.”— Birmingham Age-Herald. Rad “This edifice will be a warning to evil doers” —I tary pulled the tail of the speak is a bank corner stone, Governor. You're starting off with your jail speech.”—Louisville Courier-Journal. “Terrible! he came home?” “Certain! ee But are you quite sure that your husband was drunk when village. He kissed me!”—Sondags Nisse (Stockholm). P helen Chief (to boy found out in a falsehood)—What do you think we do with liars? Boy—Send them on the road as travelers!—Kasper (Stockholm). A your was returning home from 2% market by rail. In the same com- The farmer noticed that s swaying from side asked him if he in pain. e bought p gaun like a newspaper. the lad was partment was a farmer who was reading to side. He . replied the youth. ch, and if I dinna k this it'll stop!"—Edinburgh Scotsman. Soto Knowledge is wisdom an Medford Ma accumulation of facts; ulation of sore spots.— “What are these, mummy?” “Assyrian tablets, darling.” “But, mummy, how could they pos- sibly swallow big things like that?”— Passing Show (London). tt Agent—One good thing about thi: is, you can get repairs for it in every Mr. Chuggins—And shall T have to?— American Mutual Magazine. 23