Judge, 1925-06-20 · page 27 of 36
Judge — June 20, 1925 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects brief comedic anecdotes from Judge magazine (1910-1915), presented as nostalgic humor about "the good old days." The cartoons and jokes satirize modern anxieties of the era: The top illustration depicts early bathing culture with the phrase "Come on in, the water's fine"—likely poking fun at swimming customs. Other jokes mock emerging technologies and social changes: a chauffeur who can't drive (1912), anxiety about automobile accidents, and the discomforts of urban apartment living (babies crying through thin walls, 1912). The "Hopeless" dialogue between a green driver and hardened motorist reflects early automotive-era humor about dangerous, unpredictable road conditions. These pieces capture pre-WWI American concerns about rapid modernization—cars, urban crowding, changing social norms—presented as humorous generational wisdom from "Dad."
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