Judge, 1923-09-08 · page 15 of 36
Judge — September 8, 1923 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine contains period humor spanning several social contexts: **"Verses for a Guest Room"** is lighthearted domestic satire—a hostess's humorous complaints about houseguest behavior (not shaking out dirt, spilling powder, throwing things). Nothing politically significant. **The brief jokes** include: - A father amused that his son greeted him affectionately (implying the boy was punished for misbehavior) - A backhanded comment about unmarried men ("What a lucky woman") - A joke about "democratic" people whose chauffeur is named "Fred"—satirizing wealthy people claiming democratic values while employing servants **The bottom cartoon**: Shows a tourist's car that was stolen by thieves, then recovered and returned—the joke being the dilapidated state of the returned vehicle. The caption "Did you bring home any relics?" treats the ruined car as an archaeological artifact. The overall tone reflects 1920s-era middle/upper-class anxiety about servants, wealth display, and automobile ownership.
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Verses for a Guest Room by Sue Stuart Gre sweetly in this dainty: bed — But kindly don’t take root here. Remember we don’t keep a maid So try to shake a foot, dear. Bright dreams be yours, ere morning break Upon day’s golden shore— But listen, kid—for heaven’s sake Don’t throw things on the floor. May peace here greet you, welcome gue: And seatter joy about ’er— But please, old thing, when getting dressed, Watch where you spill your powder! Brad Mother—Willie was very naughty to- day. Father—I wondered why he greeted me so affectionately. soe Tiggs—Is he married? Biggs—No. “What a lucky woman.” te. “Are they democratic?” . “Notice the hangdog look on Doc. Hennessy?” _ “Democratic! Their chauffeur’s name “Yes, he’s terribly humiliated. Thieves stole his car—and brought is Fred. it back.” a ws ( W7S ra) 4 “Did you bring home any relics?” Returned Tourist—Well, there’s the car! 13 comicbooks.com