Judge, 1923-08-04 · page 11 of 36
Judge — August 4, 1923 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains several satirical pieces reflecting post-WWI American life: **Main Cartoon**: An Aviation Corps observer, now a civilian, demonstrates how his military neck-scarf serves multiple purposes (belt, ankle-wear). The joke: his "war training wasn't wasted" because he's found practical uses for military gear—satirizing returning soldiers' attempts to justify their service in ordinary life. **Other Humor Pieces**: Brief anecdotes about middle-class life, including a wife's extravagant spending on dresses (blamed on her husband's car ownership), suggestions for adding a "checking counter" (unclear reference), and jokes about home security and tailoring. **"My Apple Tart"**: A romantic poem celebrating a girlfriend who lacks education but "knows her stuff"—likely a satirical jab at intellectualism or women's education, valuing practical knowledge over learning. The page reflects 1920s concerns: post-war adjustment, consumer culture, and gender roles. The humor targets both returning soldiers and middle-class anxieties about modernity and women's roles.
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Ganonen Aviation Corps Ex-observer (delightedly)—Who says my war training was wasted! T wear it around the neck I find use asa belt. Once I tried wearin one around each ankle, and I 1 forget the experiment. ing me. Have you ever trolled? IfT may go so far as to make a suggestion, why not another checking counter? And don’t forget. the signs “Check Your Valuable Checks Here.” tae Ever since he heard about the man whose house us robbed while he was alone, with the car pieces on and a jazz orchestra performing, Newt Johnson has insisted that at least one mem- ber of the family serve as look- out. Somebody tried to sell him a loudspeaker on the strength of it, but Miz Johnson says no, it scares the ey Mr. Howlum—My dear, every new gown you buy and 1 pay it very hard to swallow, and it’s too sma them er will After being some hundred yards out I suddenly discovered on turning around that Thad hundreds. of fish from all parts of the ocean follow- takes me one step nearer the poorhouse. to Mrs. Howlum—Why, John! To hear you talk one would think you didn't have a car. Peet Grime Sroon, who attended the weckl Sinceting of the White Mule Club day. Tailor—Shall I make an extra pair of knickers with the suit? Biggs—You might as well. My wife will be sure to wear them. 9 Friday through three ent!” got about members — had Sherm recollected that he had night, didn't roll call, clear about “Pres for- Friday being his wife's birth- even because answered stay LVE tt “T believe that an artist should paint only what is in him.” “So you're the chap does the medical charts!” who oy My Apple Tart by Warren L. Bassett M GiRL’s not much, 4 She doesn't know What makes the seasons Come and go. She couldnt name The farthest star, Or tell you what Electrons are. Tl tell whole world wide, She knows her stuff— I'm satisfied! comicbooks.com