Judge, 1924-02-02 · page 34 of 37
Judge — February 2, 1924 — page 34: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The main cartoon "Too Convincing" satirizes real estate advertising practices. A homeowner tells prospective buyers he's *withdrawn* his house from sale—not because he changed his mind, but because after reading the real estate agent's flowery advertisement describing the property, he and his wife decided they don't want to buy it themselves. The joke targets the gap between exaggerated marketing language and reality: the ad was so persuasively written it convinced even the owner the house wasn't worth selling. The page also includes whimsical text about "Tweedlerum" and "Tweedletea" (characters evoking Lewis Carroll's Tweedledee and Tweedledum), arguing while a storm approaches, which they interpret as "Popular Indignation"—likely satirizing contemporary political or social controversy through fantastical allegory. The remaining content includes ads and light verse, typical of Judge's mixed editorial/advertising format.
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Vg faz ai Se S Yas Wuas TOO CONVINCING Lady—We saw the advertisement about this house being for sale and we've come to see it. Owner—Yes, madam; but after reading the house agent’s description of it we have decided not to sell.—Passing Show. Statistics,” ‘“‘Puerile Bunk,” Altruism,” “Decadent “Substitute for Morality.” “I’m a pretty good debater,” said Tweedlerum to Ali a slight hang-over. “Mushy Paternalism,” “And I've got a sore throat,” said Tweedletea, who had overheard, “I wish I had a little rock and rye.” “Well, we'll argue for a little while , “but to-day Ihave anyway,” said Tweedlerum. Suddenly it began to get very dark. AreYou Reaching forthe Cruth? Twill tell you Under which Zodiac Sign were you born? What are your oppor- tunities in life, your questions as indic most ancient and history? Were you born under a lucky star? tell you free, the most interesting astrological interpretation of the Zodiac Sign you were born under. I will be written in plain language 4 securely sealed and postpaid. prise awaits you! ; . Do not fail to send birthdate and to inclose send } 12c. Print correct name and address to avoid birth date delay in mailing. Write now—TODAY—to the ASTA STUDIO, 309 Fifth Ave., Dept. 87, New York “What a black cloud that is,” cried Alice. “How fast it comes! Why, I do believe it’s a great swarm of bees!” “It’s Popular Indignation!” Tweedle- rum screamed in alarm, and the two partners took to their heels and dis appeared in the wood. Alice did not follow them, but walked on a little way and presently was much relieved to find that she was on a narrow path which was posted at intervals with the sign: “Licut Wines anp Beer. Ts Wat Out.” —Wolcott Tuckerman. Perplexed HEN a brand new beau asks a girl to dine, Pray what is that girl to wear? Should she dress with hope at the Ritz to shine, Or a Greenwich Village lair? When I don my tweeds and a toque of tan There arrives a “tuxedo” beau, . While my silver cloth greets a sack-suit man... Oh, how is a girl to know! —A. A. the one Ifal wife, or another —the h “other Will or will Shoul what hi Will love of willyou Doyc F you if yo winning man's Philoso doubt— handle comicbooks.com