Judge, 1923-10-20 · page 35 of 36
Judge — October 20, 1923 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is Judge magazine's submission page for amateur cartoonists and humorists. The header explains that Judge publishes promising amateur work to encourage developing artists. The page contains multiple single-panel gag cartoons on everyday topics: - A poet visiting a farm expecting inspiration - A woman asking a man about cold; he replies he's used to being "knocked that way" (beaten down by life) - Domestic complaints between spouses about housework - A train passenger asking a porter to stop snoring from the lower berth - A "Pied Piper" musician playing while people dance involuntarily - An employer asking a maid if she's seen the employer's daughter's fiancé; the maid jokes she hasn't "put it in the wash yet" (suggesting the engagement isn't secured/finalized) The humor relies on working-class situations, marital discord, servants' witty comebacks, and puns. These represent typical Judge magazine fare—gentle satirizing of domestic life and social hierarchy rather than political commentary.
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BEGINNER'S LUCK UDGE has set aside this page for the work of the budding artist. He hopes, in this way, J to give help and encouragement to the amateur whose work gives promise of real ability Remember that a bright, original idea is all-important, then draw cle: with india ink on white paper. Address your contributions to Amateur Page, JopGe, 627 West 43d St., New York City Drawn by B. SAMPLE Unrecorded facts in the lives of great men: Michelangelo embarks on his il- lustrious career Drawn by Wavtex H. Martin Poet (on farm)—I shall have a fine opportunity here to gather a lot of local color. by Eowaxn BE Humet “My dear man, aren't you afraid of getting cold?” “No, ma’am. I'm used to getting knocked that way.” Drawn, by F.S. Ligcetr. “Yis! ‘Tis always yourself what’s wore out in the evenin’.” “How about me slavin’ and scrubbin’ the live-long day ina hot kitchen look- ““ ( ULL, in’ after a passel of childer what’s Drawn by CLaneNce Jerrens. Weary—Say, porter, will you make — enuf to drive th’ saints t’ drink, while “Your new overcoat is rather loud.” the party in the lower berth stop snor- you're diggin’ around in a nice cool “It’s all right—when I put on a ing? sewer?” muffler.” Drawn by Wi.tam STEWART, oS 3 @ ps P covter? Drawn by J. T. Houston. awn by ARNOLD Burkis. Bi waw ass Mistress—Liza, have you seen Miss May’s fiancé? The “Pied” Piper. Liza—No, ma’am. She ain’t put it in the wash yet. comicbooks.com