Judge, 1924-02-09 · page 7 of 36
Judge — February 9, 1924 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page from Judge contains several brief satirical jokes and two cartoon illustrations typical of early 20th-century American humor. **Top cartoon**: Shows a working-class man ("the riveter") taking his wife and children for a Sunday stroll near railroad tracks and industrial equipment. The joke satirizes the contrast between harsh industrial working conditions and modest leisure activities—the man's dangerous job contrasts with this simple family outing. **Middle cartoon**: Depicts a couple skiing, captioned about a girl who needs swimming lessons every summer. The joke mocks her apparent inability to retain skills or her use of lessons as a social opportunity. **Text sections** include brief observations on hypocrisy ("preaching and practice"), marital complaints, and social commentary on Prohibition (mocking its ineffectiveness at collecting revenue taxes). The "Market Note" about rails breaking under pressure appears to be a double entendre about couples' behavior in rural areas. Overall, this represents typical Judge humor: cynical observations about marriage, class, gender, and social policies with gentle mockery rather than sharp political critique.
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PREACHING AND PRACTICE always believe ing something for you saved “Not a cent; but I believe in saving just the same.” eet He—Mrs. Bangs has an awful disposition, don’t. you think, old topper? Haw—Why, old thing? “Why she even uses barbedwire for a clothesline so the birds can't sit down.” They call it prohibi- tion, but the only thing it has really prohibited as yet is the collection of the revenue tax. ae UST Ae ee Yes, this is the same girl who, every summer, gets someone to The riveter takes the missus and kids for a Sunday stroll. teach her to swim! 5 Face To Face Dot—She has a keen sense of humor. Tot—How do you make that out? Dot—Why, she smiles every time she sees herself in a mirror. Market Note Lovers report that rails break sharply in the country, if sub- jected to heavy pres- sure, but that stone walls are firm. ttt Many a wife finds that her hushand’s kisses are not up to the sample submitted dur- ing courtship. vos The tired business man is never too weary to lug around a bag of golf clubs. comicbooks.com