Judge, 1926-05-22 · page 25 of 36
Judge — May 22, 1926 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects short jokes and cartoons typical of early 20th-century American humor magazines. The content includes: **"The Great Divide"** cartoon depicts a stylized woman figure—likely representing a society lady or flapper—divided vertically, satirizing the contrast between public appearance and private behavior. **Ethnic and regional humor** dominates the jokes, attributed to various college humor publications (Iowa, California, Oklahoma, etc.). These rely heavily on stereotypes: the "Old Lady" joke plays on drinking taboos; the Abraham/Lot reference makes crude biblical humor; the "Aguinaldo" joke references Filipino insurgency, using an ethnic name for comedic effect. **Social commentary** appears mild—jokes about marriage's disillusionment, railroad worker competence, and child-rearing practices reflect working-class concerns. The **"Charleston Dancers in 1950"** caption appears anachronistic or ironic, since the Charleston was popular in the 1920s. Overall, this reflects early-to-mid 20th century American magazine humor: racially/ethnically insensitive by modern standards, focused on domestic situations, and relying on regional dialect jokes for comedy.
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Easy Teacher—Can anybody tell me what it is that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb? Tommy—It’s paw on pay-day nights! —Toronto Goblin SIH Old Timer—I understand Bill took mechanical engineering. What is he doing now? Second Old Timer—He is working for the railroad. “That so? What doing?” “Well, you know the man who goes around the cars and taps all the wheels to make sure everything is all right?” “Yes,” “Well, Bill helps that man listen.” — Iowa Green Gander aad Old Lady—Shame on you, smoking here in a public place. Why I would as soon be drunk! Hard-hearted Hannah—Well, who wouldn’t? —Alabama Rammer Jammer Charleston Dancers in 1950 —Wisconstn Octopus SS aa ES. ' a The Great Divide —CorneLtt Wivow In the Parks She—What animal is that? He—It looks like reindeer. “Did you hear me ask you what kind of an animal that is: —California Pelican Fae “Why use such a high crib for your baby?” “So we can hear him when he falls out.” —C. C. N.Y. Mercury Sas Groom—Have you kissed the bride? Gloom—Not since you married her. —Oklahoma Whirlwind % BALLS for ! ASKEKEL ¢ Apranam—Say, who was that lady T seen you with last night? Lot—That wasn't no lady, that was a pillar of salt. —Catirornia PELICAN “Sam, where you been? “No place—just married.” “Thas good.” “Not so good. nine kids.” “Thas bad.” “Not so bad—got plenty of jack.” “Thas good.” “Not so good—held on it tight.” “Thas bad.” “Not so bad—owns a big house.” “Thas good.” “Not so good—it burned down last night.” “Thas too bad.” “Taint so bad. She burned with I’se stepdad to it. “Thas good.” “Yeah, thas good.” —Oklahoma Whirlwind Sas “Ho, Abdullah, and what if the fair Assyrian refuses to marry you?” “In that case, by Allah, I’m going to Mecca.” —Navy Log “Aguinaldo, you're drunk again. How does it happen?” “There's bars in them thar moun- tains. —Ya te Recorp 23 comicbooks.com