Judge, 1925-01-03 · page 26 of 36
Judge — January 3, 1925 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous one-liners and cartoons from Judge's archives, labeled "What They Laughed at in the Good Old Days." The jokes target early 1900s social anxieties: **The text jokes** mock poets' poverty, Irish immigrant stereotypes (Mrs. Casey's salary joke), romantic flaws, and drinking habits. One involves the "copper trust"—a reference to monopolistic business practices—where a vagrant humorously invokes corporate caution about market dumping. **The cartoons** include a T.S. Sullivant illustration showing domestic conflict, and a Flagg drawing satirizing the wealthy ("The Only Way"). The final "Looking Forward" joke darkly suggests a convict plans to commit burglaries and robberies after release. The overall tone reflects Progressive-era concerns: corporate monopolies, class disparities, immigration, and crime. The satire assumes readers recognize these contemporary issues while enjoying period humor that often relies on ethnic caricature and gender dynamics now considered offensive.
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