Judge, 1925-02-21 · page 11 of 36
Judge — February 21, 1925 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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# Explanation for Modern Readers This page contains satirical classified ads and theater humor typical of Judge magazine's comedic approach. **The "For Sale" Section** mocks theatrical desperation through absurdist listings: worn-out tights, "genuine love letters from kings," accents acquired by immigrant acrobats, and notably, a woman selling her husband because she'd "rather get a trained dog instead"—exaggerating marital discord for laughs. **The "Rate War" Reference** appears to joke about taxi drivers' involvement in some labor dispute or competitive conflict; children now ask what their fathers did during this conflict, treating it like wartime service. **The Theater Cartoons** satirize both amateur actors and theater audiences. The top cartoon shows a young actor assured he'll get a speaking part; the bottom shows audience members finding the show tedious ("uninteresting"). **The "Glossary for Theatergoers"** is meta-humor defining theatrical terms mockingly: actors are described as generally untalented, actresses have rich aunts, "cheap seats" are where you go to "see flask" (drink during Prohibition), and the play itself ("Abie's Irish Rose," a popular contemporary show) is anything but comedy. The page satirizes both theatrical pretension and audience sophistication.
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