Judge, 1923-11-24 · page 29 of 36
Judge — November 24, 1923 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page combines satirical humor cartoons with a diamond jewelry advertisement. **Top cartoons** feature brief jokes from international publications (London Opinion, Humorist, Kasper). They use wordplay and misunderstandings—a waiter's "cottage pie" confusion, a tennis court owner's grass-versus-hard surface ambiguity, and a florist refusing to discuss flowers on holiday. **Main cartoon** shows "Florist Jones on Holiday," illustrating the relatable tension between professional and personal life—Jones wants to escape work discussions even during leisure time with his wife. **Right side** is a substantial advertisement for J.M. Lyon & Co.'s diamond jewelry, emphasizing affordability through a "no money down" payment plan (just "a few cents a day") and guaranteeing yearly value increases. This reflects 1920s-era consumer credit marketing, making luxury goods accessible to middle-class buyers through installment purchasing. The page exemplifies Judge's mix of light international humor with commercial advertising—typical magazine content of the era.
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