Judge, 1926-05-01 · page 20 of 36
Judge — May 1, 1926 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a humor compilation page from Judge magazine featuring jokes and light verse rather than political cartoons. The content reflects early 20th-century American humor sensibilities: **Main elements:** - A poem "To a Playing Child" (C.C.N.Y. Mercury) humorously complains about children's misbehavior while sentimentalizing childhood - Multiple short jokes from college humor magazines (Texas Ranger, Colgate Banter, etc.) covering predictable topics: dating, romantic mishaps, wordplay about patriotism and college life - A racist dialogue ("Rastus") using dated dialect humor typical of the era - A pun about Julius Caesar and Brutus ("Brutus beat you to it") - Aviation-era flirtation joke **The satire is light**: mostly poking fun at courtship awkwardness, generational differences, and college hijinks. The page demonstrates Judge's mix of genteel humor and period prejudices—reflecting what middle-class readers found amusing in this era. Nothing appears overtly political; it's social comedy for general audiences.
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Figure it out for yourself. —Corneti Wivow To a Playing Child Child of beauty never-cloying, Child of grace and symmetry, You had better cease annoying Me. I'll admit I love to hear you When your laugh rings high; and then I am eager to be near you When You perform. I'm in your clutch; my Will is yours whate’er you're at: But—you simply must not touch my Hat. All the future centers in your Restive undeveloped form, In your virgin glowing skin; your Warm Eyes are rich with light. But, dear, a Book is not for tearing out: Stop it, or I'll hand your ear a Clout! —C. C. N.Y. Mercury PID Rastus—We cotched one of de boys wid loaded dice. His Boss—You should ostracize him. “Dat’s what I wanted to do, but I didn’t hab mah razor wid me.” —Texas Ranger People who live in glass houses should be discreet about the matter. —Texas Ranger ere The best recommendation for a blind date—“and she’s every other inch a lady.” —Wesleyan Wasp “Tf my new invention doesn’t work, ru—” v. Y. Mercury “Where do little boys go who shoot craps on the Sabbath?” “In some alley.” —C. C. N.Y. Mercury Triolet of an Excellent but For- gotten Idea I formed a wondrous thought Before I fell asleep. Last night, fantastic wrought, I formed a wondrous thought. This morning I forgot It all, but this I keep: I formed a wondrous thought Before I fell asleep. : —Toronto Goblin Fae “Isn't it gorgeous?” exlaimed the school-teacher as she viewed the Grand Canyon. —Notre Dame Juggler Fae Buck—Do you know what a patriot is? Private—Sure, he’s a fellow that’s always ready to lay down your life for your country. —Oklahoma Whirlwind Sas Frosh (rushing into library)—I want the life of Cesar. Librarian—Sorry, but Brutus beat you to it. Colgate Banter tas Aviator—If we were on land I would kiss you. She—Take me down at once, sir! —Teras Ranger comicbooks.com