Judge, 1924-01-12 · page 29 of 36
Judge — January 12, 1924 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page combines two humor cartoons with a substantial advertisement for Munson S.S. Lines shipping to South America. **Top cartoon**: A domestic scene where a husband claims he remembered his forgotten umbrella only when raising his hand to close it as rain stopped—a nonsensical excuse. The wife's sarcastic response suggests husbands are forgetful and make illogical excuses. **Bottom cartoon**: Two Scottish men (indicated by dialect spelling: "puir," "Alec," "mon") attend a wedding in poor weather. One notes it's a bad day for the ceremony but good for "drinkin' healths"—Scottish stereotyping portraying them as heavy drinkers who find any occasion an excuse for alcohol. **Advertisement**: The bulk of the page promotes U.S. Government ships operated by Munson Line for South American travel, emphasizing modern infrastructure, English availability, and comfortable hotels—marketing leisure travel to affluent readers during the post-WWI shipping boom. All content reflects early 20th-century humor sensibilities and period advertising conventions.
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An ideal sea trip- HE great U. S. Govern- ment ships of the Mun- son Line take you directly tothemostinteresting places | in South America. If you wish to explore further you | will find throughout the | chief South American coun- tries complete modern rail- way systems many of which are electrified and with a | gaugebroader thanour own. | Hotel accommodations are equalled only in the United States. English is spoken in all railway stations and hotels. Investigate American | Ships First If you are considering a trip to South America, send the information blank below today for the large illustrated booklet on South America and ship accom- Husband—I forgot my umbrella this morning, dear. modations. Clip the coupon Wife (sarcastically)—However did you come to remember you now—without obligation. had forgotten it? 1 Husband—Well, I shouldn’t have missed it, dear, only I raised my hand to shut it when the rain ceased.—Passing Show. Munson S.S.Lines | 67 Wall Street, New York City | Managing Operators for | U. S. SHIPPING BOARD | | Sailings Southern Cross Feb. 2. American Legion Feb. 16 Pan America Mar. 1 Western World Mar.15 Pe el rnment Bookl i dering a trip to America (, to pe OC, to the Orient from | San Francisco O, to the Orient from Seattle D. siv- uth Name. McTavish (going to wedding)—It’s a puir, puir day for a weddin’, Alec. h Alec—Aye, mon—but it’s a graund day for drinkin’ healths |= Passing’) jow. 27 comicbooks.com