Judge, 1926-03-20 · page 4 of 36
Judge — March 20, 1926 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The top cartoon depicts a thin woman being assisted by a portly man, captioned "They'd never miss 'em." This appears to satirize absent-mindedness among married couples, likely referencing wartime concerns about infidelity or inattention in relationships. The lower cartoon shows a burglar confronting a woman at home, with dialogue: "Why, Bill, what are you doing? I forgot I was home." This joke plays on the theme of absent-minded spouses—the wife's distraction is so complete she's forgotten her own home situation, allowing a burglar to operate undetected. The accompanying text lists "Examples in Absent-mindedness" and "Aids for the Absent-minded," continuing the satirical theme of scattered, forgetful behavior in American domestic life, presented as a widespread social phenomenon worthy of humor.
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Song for an American Husband Since memos will linger, And memory goes, I have strings on each finger, A ring in my nose! Cyril B. Egan Examples In Absent-mindedness Lt: wife. The girl who forgot to remem- ber. The man waiting at the church. Most husbands on their anniver- saries. Out o’ gas. Wrong number. Every woman when asked her age. When the supper check arrives. Flapper trying to think. Florence Vanard Crane Aids for the Absent-minded Wedding Ring Ball and Chain Skull and Crossbones Ball of String Handcuffs Watch Your Overcoat sae “There are teeth in the prohibi- = tion law,” says one Congressman. Buraiar’s Wire—Why, Bill, what are you doing? Maybe he’s right, but they seem to Burciar—Gee! Kin y’ beat that! I forgot I was home. be false teeth! . comicbooks.com