Judge, 1923-12-29 · page 3 of 37
Judge — December 29, 1923 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page (December 29, 1923) The main cartoon, titled "The opportunity of a lifetime," depicts a figure at a doorway marked "FORECLOSURE" and "WANTED," apparently representing a desperate housing situation. The accompanying "Winter Don'ts" column by Chet Shafer offers practical advice for economical winter living—avoiding costly habits like hiking in breech clouts, taking radiator seats, and hunting wildfowl. The joke "But You Do—" satirizes women who claim not to appreciate flowers, jewelry, and attention, yet clearly expect and enjoy such treatment from suitors. The cartoon likely reflects post-World War I economic hardship and housing crisis, while the advice columns humorously address Depression-era thrift. The rooster illustration references the passage of time and seasonal change.
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Cc © 18605246 ‘ JUDGE gee 29 1928 oe WITH WHICH IS COMBINED LESLIES’ WEEKLY Wty, line Lib erty and the pursuit of Happiness The bird of Time does it again. Winter Don'ts by Chet Shafer Nw THAT the asters have ceased their 2%) colorful astering around and the bean vines rattle dryly on the poles the prob- lem of defeating the nefarious aims of old George W. Boreas is uppermost in the minds of the local cruller herders. The best that anyone can hope to do is to battle winter to a tie because it certainly has an offensive that is offensive. It has much powerful stuff to shower down on the quivering expanses of the hordes at large. But, if it is battled intelligently — if the merry vil 4 alled, will use his head—there will still be enough popu- lation on hand in the spring to carry on the great work of attempting to outwit the grocer and the chauffeur. For the benefit of those who are un- skilled in the ma- new of this an- Don't take a hike in a breech clout. Don't infuriate the janitor. - T can distinguish greater torridity and greater torridity.” Don't accept any invitations to road- side lunches. Don’t take the seat next to the door in a surface car. Don't go out hunting for wildflowers. Don't give up a good seat ona radiator. Don't hesitate after donning — the pajamas. Don't dally any. Persons who are mindful of these sug- gestions and who will blow on their fing every now and then will continue to liv long in this land to carry on their wooing of East Wind, the beautiful daughter of Ma Johng. But You Do— by L. T. ov sometimes think she has a heart Of stone, She makes you forfeit every cent You own, She'll just pretend to worship you And then Call it a joke when you come round Again. She'll often never thank you for your Flowers, She'll keep you waiting miserably ‘or hours, She'll try to flirt with anyone But you, A fool—you say—to love her, But you do! Pre A careless flapper picked up a thick nual conflict of commotions it seems advisable, at this particular time, to recommend the following list of “Don'ts.” If this list is properly memorized and ap- plied the result will he satisfactory to ev one but the dertaker who specializes in de- mises by freezing. Don't fight winter in the open. Fight over and a good, heavy cover. Don’t turn down any invitations to visit the tropi the ordi- gainst zero are rigidly enforced. Don’t dance out jauntily in a track suit. nautical almanae and read it’ indus- triously for an hour. Her seafaring uncle was pleased to note this and remarked: “There is much in- teresting matter in vod nautical al- ac.” es,” said the flapper. “But who is the hero?” o. Meade—Why are uy buying another r? You gota good one. Reade —T1_ know; but my wife is learn- ing to drive it. Peet Dyer—V'm rather surprised that socie- ty hasn't taken up Mrs. Loveigh. Ryer—Why? She The opportunity of a lifetime. 1 hasn't a divorce to her name!