Judge, 1924-11-22 · page 23 of 24
Judge — November 22, 1924 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine collects short humorous anecdotes and jokes rather than political cartoons. The content reflects early 20th-century American humor focused on domestic situations, courtship, and social awkwardness. Key references include: - **"Four Horsemen"** joke plays on the biblical apocalypse concept, humorously substituting Wild West/entertainment figures (Buffalo Bill, Will Rogers) and comic character Barney Google - **Gender dynamics** dominate multiple jokes: wives resisting husbands, women's wages (referencing emerging women's labor activism), and bashful/modest female stereotypes - **College humor** appears frequently (Bucknell, Lehigh, Hamilton Royal references suggest college publication sources) - **Social embarrassment** themes pervade (melting in arms, laundry struggles, marital visibility) The satire is gentle, targeting everyday social conventions rather than politics. The cartoons depict ordinary people—no identifiable political figures—in relatable predicaments. The humor reflects period attitudes about gender roles, courtship propriety, and middle-class social anxiety that modern readers would find both quaint and occasionally problematic.
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“Oscar, who were the Four Horse- men?” “Bill Sheridan, Buffalo Bill, Will Rogers and Barney Google.” —Missouri Showme “T’'m looking for somebody to lend me $10.” “Well, it’s a nice day for it.” —Denison Flamingo Mavp—Did you hear what hap- pened to Willie last night? Mavptin—No, what? “He was out with Clarice, and when he tried to embrace her she melted in his arms. —Wiiuiams Purrte Cow “All right behind there?” called the conductor. Hold on,” cried a shrill voice. ait till I get my clothes on.” The passengers craned their ne A small boy was struggling to get a basket of laundry aboard. Bucknell Belle Hop Sceman—Let’s walk down to my house and ea drink. Angel—Hell, no! Let's get out in the street and run. —Bucknell Belle Hop Bashful Liz A modest girl Is Lizzie Fishes: She won’t even Wash the dishes. —Lehigh Burr Hubby (driving the car)—T wish you would sit up here in front with me. Wife (seated in tonneau)—Are you ashamed to let people know we are married? —Hamilton Royal Gaboon Pure and Simple embarrass inquired the professor of the king student. Hl, sir,” “Does my — question aswered the stu- he question is perfectly it’s the answer that’s puzzling —Denison Flamingo Rnd “The time will come,” shouted the lecturer, “when women will get men’s wages.” “Yes,” shouted a little man in the back seat, “next Saturday night.” Bucknell Belle Hop The height of tough luck—A burglar whose wife won't let him go out nights. —Denison Flamingo QveEeN—Knare, who is that playing the Anvil Chorus out in the courtyard? Jester—Nay, my Queen, ‘tis the guests talsing off their overcoats. Stevens Tecnu. Stone Miu. We mortals have to swat and shoo The flies from dawn till dark "Cause Noah didn’t swat the two That roosted in the ark. —Lchigh Burr ttt *27—What else does sea water con- tain besides sodium chloride? *26—Fish!" —John Hoplins Black and Blue Jay ree “My idea of a paradox,” chirped Antwerp Andy, pointing to the gay young blade crossing the street, “is a woman hater with six extra suits of clothes in his closet.” Hamilton Royal Gaboon A Current Event —Rice Own