Judge, 1923-07-28 · page 23 of 36
Judge — July 28, 1923 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three separate humor pieces typical of early 20th-century satirical magazines: **Top story ("London Answers")**: A boy offers to sharpen his mother's knives—not from filial devotion, but to intimidate a boy waiting to fight him. The joke plays on unexpected child psychology and dishonesty masquerading as helpfulness. **Middle anecdote ("Washington Star")**: A man describes wearing formal dress to Eastern parties, finding it unappreciated, then switching to a rented cowboy suit which became a hit. This satirizes social pretension and the appeal of authentic Western imagery to Eastern audiences. **Bottom cartoon ("London Opinion")**: A typist consoles a struggling male coworker by comparing him to an oak tree that was once a nut—implying he's a fool. The humor derives from the double meaning of "nut" and the typist's cheeky insult disguised as encouragement. All three pieces use gentle, domestic humor typical of the era, relying on wordplay and unexpected reversals rather than topical satire.
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Motes as much surprised when 4 Jimmie re up to her and said: “Mother, didn’t you say last week that you wanted the carving knife and the Chopper sharpenc “Yes, I did.” admitted Mrs. Greene, “Bless your little heart! How thoughtful you are “Well, TH take them around to the cutler’s for you,” was the next unex- pected offer. “How sweet of you to offer to do such a thing for your mother! I'll wrap them up.” replied Mrs. Green. gratefully. “No, no!” answered Jimmie, quickly, “Don't wrap them up. I want them show. There's a boy out there waiting to fight me, but T fancy that when he sees me coming with them he'll go home.” ndon Answers. eee a ID you wear a dress suit to them parties in the Ea sked Piute Pete. “Only the first. one,” replied Cactus Joe. “LT could see my friends an’ rela- tions was disappointed at the way no- body noticed me. So T went out and rented a cowboy suit and was the hit of every occasion.” —IWashington Star. Parad Fond Mamma—And_ did my little pet learn anything at school to-day? Little Pet —1 learned two kids better’n to call me “Mammia’s little pet!’— London Mail. So near and yet—so far! —Melbourne Punch, Hieains., He—Why should I struggle with this footling job? . The Typist—Don’t be discouraged; think of the mighty oak—it was once a nut, like you—London Opinion. 21 comicbooks.com