Judge, 1924-08-09 · page 15 of 36
Judge — August 9, 1924 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains multiple short humorous sketches satirizing early 20th-century American life: **"No Deceit Intended"** mocks how businesses rebrand themselves—Brown claims one thing but does another, suggesting dishonest business practices were common. **"Time All Used"** satirizes the overworked professional who allocates his 24 hours (8 sleep, 8 work, 8 leisure) entirely, leaving no actual free time despite having "recreation." **"The Worm Turns"** depicts a customer finally retaliating against a dishonest butcher who uses thumb-on-scales tricks to cheat on weight. **"Looks Like Rain"** is a dated joke about Mrs. Borden having too many cooks, implying her broth is muddled. The bottom cartoon, "Straphangers for Surf-Bathers," sarcastically suggests crowded public transit (straphangers) mimics beach conditions, making vacation unnecessary. **"Fed Up"** and **"Second Choice"** are brief romantic/divorce jokes typical of the era's humor. The jazz band definition is a period joke about jazz as noise rather than music—reflecting generational attitudes toward emerging jazz culture.
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No Deceit Intended Jones—Brown has just bought that corner for a filling station. Smith—He told me he was going to open a restaurant there. “Well?” Time All Used Physician—You ought to have some recreation. Patient—But I can’t. I don’t have time. I spend eight hours a day in bed, eight at work in my office, and eight at work on the links. Looks Like Rain! Mrs. Borden—How do you find the broth, Mr. Newcome? Mr. Newcome—It’s my impression, Mrs. Borden, that you keep too many cooks! The Worm Turns Butcher (in alarm)—Hey, what are you going to do with that meat cleaver? Disgruntled Customer—You always rest your hand on the scales when you weigh my meat. This time I'll take away all I’m paying for. STRAPHANGERS FOR SURF-BATHERS Tt will make you feel at home and contented while on your vacation. Tue Girt (just having reached “an understanding”)—Now, Alfred, we should begin to think of the future! Second Choice She—You must teach me to swim. He—But I don’t know how to swim. “Well—then I'll teach you.” Fed Up Judge—Do you wish to marry again if you receive a divorce? Liza—Ah should say not! Ah wants to be withdrawn from circula- tion! tots A jazz band is a group of citizens who are paid for playing static. 13 comicbooks.com