Judge, 1925-02-07 · page 11 of 36
Judge — February 7, 1925 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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# Explanation for Modern Readers This page contains two distinct pieces of satire: **Top cartoon**: A domestic humor joke mocking working-class domesticity. A boss scolds his maid "Lena" for replacing a tablecloth with decorative doilies. Her response—"Pretty, ain't they?"—suggests she prioritized aesthetics over practicality, satirizing the clash between employer expectations and servant sensibilities. **"Dirty Work at the Crossroads"**: A longer narrative by Corey Ford satirizing the emerging automobile culture and traffic confusion of the 1920s-30s. The narrator describes visiting a crowded intersection where thousands of parked cars create gridlock. Drivers argue about which route to take, consulting maps, while some give up entirely and nap. At the front, an elderly couple remains perpetually indecisive at a "Cross Roads Parking Station." Ford mocks both driver confusion and the chaos of early motoring culture before standardized traffic rules. **"Meet the Siamese Twins"**: A caption referencing the two-pant suit—likely a fashion joke about a new menswear style.
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