Judge, 1926-09-04 · page 21 of 36
Judge — September 4, 1926 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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This page compiles humorous one-liners and cartoons typical of early 20th-century satirical magazines. The content mixes observational humor with light social commentary: **Notable Items:** The opening "Divided" joke satirizes legal settlements where lawyers profit handsomely while actual parties receive little—a timeless critique of the legal profession's self-interest. "The dog who would join in" cartoon series depicts a man with a stringed instrument (appears to be a banjo or guitar) repeatedly striking at a small dog attempting to approach him—visual humor based on the animal's persistent, unwanted friendliness. Other jokes mock doctors' impractical advice, husbands' excuses to wives about their whereabouts, and the absurdity of theater programs when shows are nearly finished. The tone is lighthearted domestic and professional satire rather than political commentary—typical of Judge's appeal to middle-class readers seeking gentle ridicule of everyday situations and professional pretension.
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JUDGE Divided “How about that $4,000,000 “Oh, that’s been settled to the satisfaction of the lawyers on both side “Did anybody else get anything?” —Boston Transcript erry A writer reminds us that at one time dramatic critics used to sit on the stage. Nowadays, they merely sit on the author, the cast, the scenery and the producer. —Humorist sae “Now, children,” said the teacher, the opposite of the word appiness,” called the class. “And of sadness?” “Gladness “And of woe?” “Gee-up! —Tit Bits Rated The thorns of a plant found in the Ozark Mountains are now used for gramophone needles and will last for thirty performances. Nature can ery cruel. London Opinion ere After running three miles a man jumped from the cliffs near Calais and was picked up two miles out at sea. This we believe is the first at- tempt to jump the Channel. —Punch The dog who would join in. ——Fliegende Blaetter ae With the aid of a microscope, the or is seen to he a series shaped, saw-like teeth. When examining a newly laundered collar no microscope is needed. Humorist was “Doctor, can you cure me of snor- ing? I snore so loudly that [awaken mvysc i “In that case, I would advise you to sleep in another room.” Tit Bits Per Theatergocr—Could you oblige me with a program? Attendant—Yes, but the show's sarly over! “know that, but I want to prove Husband—Lumme! Do stop grumblin’! I shall begin to wish I to my wife where I’ve been.” ‘adn’t brought you! London Opinion —Answers comicbooks.com