Judge, 1924-09-20 · page 9 of 37
Judge — September 20, 1924 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains multiple satirical cartoons and jokes reflecting early 20th-century American life: **Top cartoon**: A wife confronts her husband about a whisky bottle during a camping trip. His excuse—using the empty bottle as a candleholder—is transparently absurd, satirizing men's drinking habits and weak excuses to wives. **"He's Often Found"**: References "blind tigers" (illegal speakeasies during Prohibition), mocking men who frequent underground bars while claiming to be sportsmen. **Dempsey reference**: Jack Dempsey, the famous boxer, recently had an auto accident. The joke satirizes his transition to silent film acting, joking he'll injure his arm doing movie romance scenes rather than boxing. **Taxicab joke**: Mocks the newly affordable taxi service by suggesting even servants now hire daily transportation—commenting on changing class dynamics. **"Shingle" and "lather" jokes**: Puns about barbers (shingles/signs, lather/father) and xylophone players—typical period wordplay humor. The overall tone reflects Jazz Age social commentary on Prohibition, modernization, and class changes.
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2 EY oy (i: NT he Wire (camping out with husband for week-end) — e! What does this bottle of whisky mean? ORGE—Oh—er—er—my dear, I thought it would be useful, when it was empty, to stick the candle in. He’s Often Found He may not be a sportsman This chap of much renown And yet he’s always hunting Where blind tigers may be found! William Sanford RA Dempsey is relieved to find that his arm was not permanently injured in his auto wreck. Now all he has to worry about is the likelihood of sprain- ing it in some of his movie love scenes. Leet Now that taxicabs are so reasonable, cooks can afford to hire one by the day to go from place to place. Cxey Funnybones/— : : HED Vid ie The“‘shingle” probably got its name == ing so close to e d. - . ” rom, ‘beng! 20 ":close fo) the so * He’s the only lather in the world who uses two hammers. . “Where did he get his experience?” Grudge mil poy 85 for each one printed / “He used to be a xylophone player.” ylop play 7 comicbooks.com