Judge, 1924-11-29 · page 9 of 12
Judge — November 29, 1924 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **Content Overview:** This page mixes editorial commentary with a substantial jewelry advertisement. The left column contains two distinct pieces: a traffic enforcement anecdote and a short satirical story titled "A Trying Interview." **The Satire:** The main satirical content appears to be "A Trying Interview"—a brief domestic scene mocking male entitlement and emotional manipulation. A man attempts unwanted physical contact with a woman, who rejects him with distress. When she cries, he dismissively calls her a "spoiled child," then exits—only to ask why the nurse isn't present to put "baby" to bed. The satire targets his hypocrisy: he treats her as an adult to be controlled, yet infantilizes her emotionally, ending with absurdist irony about childcare. **Historical Context:** This reflects early-20th-century gender dynamics and Judge's satirical commentary on male behavior and relationship power imbalances. **Dominant Feature:** The Royal Diamond & Watch Company advertisement overwhelms the page with product photographs and sales terms, indicating this is primarily a commercial publication funding its editorial content through advertising.
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and I might have left him a better traffic cop, instead of an enemy to motorists. He probably missed that week’s pay. I was sorry for the incident. After all, there is some excuse for the seemingly stupid actions of many of these traffic cops and for their apparent disregard of the rights and feelings of car drivers. Many of their errors are due to absent-mindedness, I'llwager. Half the time their minds are on business worries and domestic problems and it is only natural that they should sometimes vex us. ‘o I, for one, have made up my mind to see if I cannot do something to educate them instead of growing angry at them. I mean to be more, well, more fatherly toward them. I shall call them over to the curb, and in a low, considerate tone of voice, attempt to educate them, rather than reprimand them. I shall explain that I am just as anxious to get down- town in a hurry without killing any- body as they are to e me get downtown in a hurry without killing anybody. I shall point out that our interests are mutual. I shall treat them less like criminals. I am even going so far as to try a new little scheme of which I have thought. I plan to carry a lovely bunch of roses in the tonneau of my car, and when a cop gives me caus for grievance, I am, instead of growl- ing and cursing, going to hand him the roses and say, “That’s all right, brother. I'm not mad. Just try to do better the next time.’ A Trying Interview BYI—Lady's 18K white gold ring ring Rexagon center white diamond is set set with perfect Jo 18K white ‘cold cut blue | white 1 jamond. “$22. Me 20 old orange blossom ring set in Carat size 18K white gold cup a perfect cut blue muhite diamond. $75. rs, in Lady's sot with § hand carved white gold ring ‘sot with a perfect 18K absolutely perfect, biue white dia- tw cut blue white b> diamond. irith perfect cut blue wnite dia; i BI feces work. dogs slady’s ring set _ perfect cut SHiz haughtily eved him and refused perfect cut blue white a to answer his question. “Tt is useless to pretend you have forgotten me,” he insinuated, and nonchalantly strolling toward her attempted to take her in his arms, but he had scarcely touched her when, alarmed at her piercing scream, he ceased from continuing his un- welcome attentions. His attempt to pacify her and his assurance that there v no cause for alarm were answered by a paroxysm of tears. “You are simply a spoiled child,” he angrily declared, “there is nothing to ery about.” But the more he argued the louder she wept. “All right then,” he continued, losing his temper, “I have finished with you,” and as he left her in dis- gust he hesitated for a moment at the open door. “For goodness sake,”” he screamed, | “why isn’t nurse here—to put baby | * bed?” —Passing Show diamond. $45. white diam first Sides. a = Be Gold shank: resembles $900 solitaire. $90. ROYA quality. $2.00 Brings Your Choice NO RED TAPE=NO DELAY Simply send $2.00 and your thoice goes to you rgea paid. You have ten days in which to deelds. Money back instantly ‘if you are not satisfied as to the quality and value. Ten Days’ Free Trial Send only $2.00 and vour choice goes to you in handsome gift box all charges paid. Gustanteo Bond attesting to quality and value accompanies each shipment. A Full Year to Pay .00 and rece your selection, all charges paid. After trial pay balance in 12 monthly payments, 10% discount for cash, Free Royal Catal The mose complete catalor ever publisbed of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silver- Ware,Cameras, Ivory Toilet ) Seta, etc., Wee Se ati ‘orger trom our ‘Seek Si set chaste ‘@iamond 4K natural shan $00 seiltaires $18.50, D IAMO ND & WATCH CO, 170 Broadway~New York