Judge, 1925-09-05 · page 5 of 36
Judge — September 5, 1925 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Page Analysis This page from *Judge* magazine contains several unrelated humor pieces rather than a unified political cartoon. **"Epilaughs"** presents a baseball epitaph—straightforward sports humor with no political reference. **"What the Ladies Tell Us"** features quotes from women about marriage, presenting satirical commentary on gender relations and women's expectations. The quotes suggest women marry for love (or money) but would prefer different outcomes—typical early-20th-century commentary on matrimonial attitudes. **"Prairie Papa"** depicts a comedic domestic scene where a father warns his son away from climbing a tree. **Lower cartoons** include jokes about street safety and wedding preparations, along with a "Funnybones" section offering light humor. The page primarily offers social satire about marriage and domestic life rather than political commentary. The humor targets gender relations and family dynamics common to the era.
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$ 4— AUG GO WORS Here lies the hope of a baseball nine Who swore that he could hit em fine, But the hope struck out with three on base And eight men chose his resting place. Ge enant y oe | sander wee pays 95 10F Gch one prota Alacf What the Ladies Tell us M* HUSBAND just wouldn’t know how to get along without me!” “T never really intended to marry, but John didn’t give me any chance to refuse!” “Yes, I married for love. Of course, Dan had a lot of money, but I would have married him just the same if he hadn’t had a cent!” “My dear, I wouldn't marry again if anything happened to John—not for worlds!” “No, I never read sex stories, I don’t think they are proper!” Wm. Sanford UU FasHionaBLE Lapy—So you are to be married, Henriette? Henniette—Yes, madam! “Ah, how beautiful. The happiest days in a woman's life are her wedding days.” Prairie Para—Johnny, git down outa that iree! D’ye want to fall? First Pedestrian—I hear that Jack got across a street safely this morn- ing. Second Pedestrian—No! How did he work it? “He disguised himself as a traffic cop.” PID Not all the bedtime stories are broadcasted. A bumper crop—jay walkers Fudge will poy 85 for oach one pronted comicbooks.com