Judge, 1924-08-09 · page 6 of 36
Judge — August 9, 1924 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# "The Affairs of Annabelle" by John Held, Jr. This is a comic strip about a young woman named Annabelle, drawn in the style typical of 1920s Judge magazine. The humor centers on Annabelle's romantic adventures and mishaps with male suitors. The strip depicts her various encounters: she invites a man for an evening "spin," goes on a motorcycle ride, and attempts to impress a shoe clerk by requesting "something in a comfortable heavy walking shoe" (likely after exhausting her feet from dancing or activities with suitors). The satire mocks 1920s "modern girl" culture—the flapper era's dating practices, automobile culture, and women's newfound social freedoms. Annabelle represents the independent, pleasure-seeking young woman that both fascinated and scandalized conservative society during this period. The humor is gentle, focusing on romantic pursuits rather than explicit social critique.
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Annabelle by John Held, Jr. SHem—Yea, ho, Annabelle! This is the evening for a spin, what? ANNABELLE—You said it, and no slow motion. The Affairs of ANNABELLE—A kiss? Try \ and get it. ANNABELLE—(next morning to 4 shoe clerk)—I would like to see \ ej something in acomfortable heavy - as walking shoe. comicbooks.com