Judge, 1923-08-04 · page 19 of 36
Judge — August 4, 1923 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine is a humor column mixing satirical song parodies with jokes and a cartoon. **The "Records" section** mocks contemporary political figures through fake song titles. "We Have No Chloroform" references Henry Cabot Lodge's filibustering in Congress. "Da Da Darwin Blues" targets William Jennings Bryan, who opposed evolution. "Al Smith and the Electoral College Chorus" likely refers to Al Smith's 1928 presidential loss. These are topical jabs at recognizable public figures of the era. **The jokes** include one about divorce costs in Russia (then Soviet Union), a crack about a man's ability to make women laugh, and wordplay about automobiles. **The main cartoon** (signed by artist Cesare Fox) depicts a suitor meeting a girl's father, claiming he can make her happy simply by his appearance, which amuses her greatly. It's a standard romantic comedy setup satirizing either shallow courtship or vanity. The overall tone is light political and social satire typical of *Judge's* approach.
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