Judge, 1923-11-24 · page 35 of 36
Judge — November 24, 1923 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a showcase page for amateur cartoonists, featuring ten short comic strips with sight gags and punchlines typical of early 20th-century humor. The jokes rely on wordplay and ironic reversals: a mustache won't grow (perhaps hereditary), a conductor flirts with a young woman, a chicken struggles to market eggs directly, and a driver and pedestrian argue about who caused their accident—each claiming experience (10 vs. 35 years). A few cartoons use physical humor: men standing on machines, silhouettes of people in absurd positions. The "Color harmony" and "Riot of color" strips appear to be visual puns about artistic technique itself. The satire is gentle and domestic, targeting everyday social situations and human vanity rather than politics. Judge's editors positioned this page to encourage amateur submissions while entertaining readers with accessible, family-friendly comic scenarios.
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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, 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 rly with india ink on white paper. Address your contributions to Amateur Page, Jupc West 43d St., New York City Drawn by E. L.*/Tripe. Drawn by Benny Titsworti Color harmony. “A riot of color.” hat | 7 Tarp SAI! Je) oe el alks Mave >) iv ut I = prewn -O Drawn by Howarp Brown Optimist under Machine—Well, I'm Drawn by Ho Pace reat down" bubnot out. Young Lady—Conductor, you're too fresh. I've a good notion to ask you have for your number. Conductor—Sure! Here it is on this card. Call me any time after six Drawn by L. B, Coutins. POSSIBLY He— Y'know, I cawn’t undastand why my—aw—mustache doesn’t grow! Fathaw has a heavy beard. She—Perhaps you take after your mother. Drawn by BE. F. CALLE “You are so pensive, Mrs. Hen. What's the trouble?” “Oh, Bob, I weigh just as much “I am thinking how to sell the eggs standing on one foot as on both!” directly to the consumer.” Drawn by FRANK H. FRAYSUK. ee Drawn by Vexne WICKHAY The Man at the Wheel—Why don’t you watch where you're Drawn by A. E. Riwaway, aridge _One— Elvira swears she’s never been walking? It is your own fault, for I'm an experienced driver— 1) kissed. ivi ‘ . have been driving for ten years. i att. q The Other One—How terrible! I don’t The Man under the Wheel—Well, I’m no novice myself—have blame her for swearing. been walking for thirty-five years. comicbooks.co