Judge, 1924-01-05 · page 17 of 36
Judge — January 5, 1924 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains four separate humorous anecdotes satirizing early automotive culture and social absurdities: **"It's an Ill Wind"**: A man's damaged car is philosophically dismissed because a newer model exists—mocking both consumerism and the rapid obsolescence of automobiles. **"The Uses of Adversity"**: A former circus dwarf now profits by being photographed in small touring cars to create optical illusions making vehicles appear larger in advertisements—satirizing deceptive advertising practices. **"Dodging Them"**: A joke about used cars providing more "excitement" (likely breakdowns/problems) than owned ones. **"Divorce Power"**: A woman seeks increased alimony to maintain an automobile awarded in divorce settlement—satirizing both frivolous spending and the newfound independence cars granted women, presenting cars as expensive luxury items. The central cartoon depicts a car accident on a rural road. The overall theme: automobiles as status symbols, consumer obsessions, and sources of unexpected financial/social complications in modern life.
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It’s an Ill Wind Crauford—I saw him when his ear got smashed up. He seemed to take it very philosophically Crabshaw—Yes; he told me that it didn’t matter much, for there was a new model out. The Uses of Adversity Curious Person—So you've left the side show, Major Runtleigh. Famous Dwarf—Yes, all my family and Thave a new line. “What is it?” “Being photographed in small touring cars so as to make the cars look big in the advertisements.” Two hands are better than one! Doctor—And how is Mr. Sikes this morning? Has he had any lucid in- tervals? Mrs. Sikes—No, doctor, he had a thing but what you ordered. hasn't “All you need is the ice and the liquid.” 15 STOP! at REILLY'S DOUBLE fora GOOD LAUGH Dodging Them Ted—There must be lots of excitement in those high-speed cars. I wish I owned one. f Don't feel that way, old man, They furnish you more excitement when you don’t own one. Divorce Power Judge—Why should you apply for more alimony now that I have agreed to award you the family automobile? Divorcee—Why, won't I need the extra money to maintain the car? sae A fly flies, a flea flees, and fool flivvers. comicbooks.com