Judge, 1923-07-21 · page 7 of 36
Judge — July 21, 1923 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page from Judge magazine (circa 1920s based on references) contains satirical commentary on contemporary social trends rather than partisan politics. **The main cartoon** depicts silhouettes of three figures—two seated, one standing—at what appears to be a town meeting. The caption mocks "anti-noise crusaders" holding a meeting, which is itself ironic since meetings generate noise. **"Market Notes" section** offers lighthearted social satire: swimming pools attract "young plungers"; women's short skirts indicate reluctance to cover; "scandal" fluctuates like stock prices; flappers cause concern among adults; and marriage bonds involve "pressure" while people seek to "close out" their certificates—treating matrimony as a financial transaction. **Other jokes** satirize modern life: a motion picture actress who finds work more fun than fun; a treasurer's complaint that dog licenses cost more than marriage permits (implying dogs are more valuable); and a husband pretending to arrive home from a radio broadcast rather than admitting he was listening to the radio all night. The humor reflects post-WWI anxieties about changing social norms, particularly regarding women's liberation and modern technology's disruption of family life.
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