Judge, 1923-10-20 · page 4 of 36
Judge — October 20, 1923 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains a satirical drawing by E. McKersey depicting a formal social gathering, likely at an elite venue. The cartoon's caption references "First Gold-digger to Second G.D." with dialogue about playing on the "Harvard crew," suggesting mockery of wealthy socialites and their romantic pursuits among the privileged class. Below are three separate joke sections addressing different topics: Irish Republican politics, golf, and literary criticism. The jokes are brief, punchy satirical quips typical of Judge's format—attacking pretension, hypocrisy, and contemporary social absurdities. The overall page exemplifies Judge's approach: combining visual satire of high society with written commentary on current events and cultural foibles, targeting educated, affluent readers familiar with references to Harvard, golf culture, and political debates of the era.
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Drawn by E. MCNERNEY. First Gold-digger to Second G. D.—O-o-h, Mae! What was it you played on the Harvard crew? muscle? Procrastination in the Arts Mae —You new novel. Fae-—Is it interestin, “Very! They are secretly married in the first chapter and she doesn’t allow him to kiss ‘her until the properly introduced in the thirty-eighth.” Reed should read De Paley’s “Pat, are you in favor of the Irish Republic “Indade an’ Oim not. Who iver heard iv an Oirish Raypublican?” May —I Rena what she was going to wear at the dan Ray—What did she sa, “Oh, nothing much.” Rall Short—So the famous specialist simply advised you to keep on playing golf. Shorter—Yes. But Lhad to sell my golf clubs to pay his bill. toe “LE took lessons in will power ) now you have will power “Yes, but now I got it I dunno what to do with it.” D’ja_ever feel such a strong Center tackle, wasn’t it? by Bill Rendered I™ Easy to be a critic And jab at this and that ng everything Giving everyone a bat! The reason is self-evident (Lf hit please do not frown) Brains count in construction— But not for tearing down! ae Sometimes the fast’ man drives a slow car. S that abot boo! peri mise out He’: H pice all | chin set not of | larg just comicbooks.com