Judge, 1927-01-01 · page 33 of 36
Judge — January 1, 1927 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains four brief humorous anecdotes and advertising, rather than political cartoons. **"True Love"**: A satirical take on romantic declarations. The joke is that Adam and Eve—humanity's first couple—had no basis for comparison, so they could believe each other's claims of exclusive love without evidence. It's gentle satire on the dishonesty of romantic pledges. **"Beyond Recall"**: A domestic servant comedy. A maid reports the oil stove went out and she "can't" relight it. The unstated implication is she's being deliberately unhelpful or inept—typical working-class humor of the era mocking servants. **The unnamed mayor anecdote**: A con-artist joke. A man thanks the mayor for a five-pound loan given decades ago, claiming he's now successful—but the punchline reveals he's really asking for another loan. It satirizes false gratitude and people who exploit others' generosity. The page is primarily **advertising for Judge magazine itself** and Maurice Switzer's book *Satire & Song*, using these brief humor pieces as content samples.
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Winner of Draw Your Own Conclusions Contest No. 69 » Fredonia, Kan. Gee F True Love *Darling,” he said, “I must tell you, and you must believe, that I have never loved anyone but you, that you are the only woman in the world for me, and that you are the first girl I have ever kissed. You believe me, don’t you darling?” and he gazed into her lumi- nous brown eyes for his an- swer. He grasped her hands in his. “You must believe me!” he cried. She hesitated, and then, nestling her head on_ his shoulder, whispered, “Yes, I believe every word you say. I love you as I have never loved before. I have never cared for a man until now; you are the strongest, the bravest, the best, the most perfect man in the world. You believe me, too, don’t you, sweetheart?” And why shouldn’t they have believed each other, for she was Eve and he was Adam. —London Opinion Beyond Recall Mary Ann—P lease, ma’am, the oil stove has gone out. Mistress—Well, light it again. ire and I can’t, ma’am. one out through the St. John Globe sot “T think you might give me credit for giving you such a nice engagement ring.” “I suppose the jeweler did; isn’t that enough?” —Aussie Fae A man called on the mayor of a small town. “You may not know my name,” he said, “but twen- ty years ago, when I was a poor boy in this town, you gave me a five-pound note, and s. ‘Go ahead, boy, and when you’ve made good return to your home. I can wait for the five- pound note.’ Well—” “Yes?” said the mayor, with interest. “Well, here lam. I sup- pose you don’t happen to have another fiver on you” —Tit-Bits 31 JUDGE ; Date JUDGE 627 West 43d Street, New York, N. Y. I want Jupce for myself. I have checked below the offer I accept. Herewith is $1.00 (check, cash, stamps, money- order) or 10 weeks of Judge. Herewith is $2.00 (check, cash, money-order) for 21 weeks of JUDGE. Herewith find $5.00 (check, cash, money-or- der) for one year’s sub- scription to JUDGE. For Yoursel “‘And Love compares with a Bobtailed Flush, And the Draw is Marriage, we'll say: For whether you help your hand or not, You've still got to ante away.” From SATIRE & SONG y MAURICE SWITZER The author is the vice- president of one of the country’s largest tire com- panies, and a man who in a kindly yet satiric vein has expressed his conception of life in sparkling, sponta- neous, jubilant song. en though you do not ordinarily read verse, this volume will appeal to your s of rhythm. Privately printed in a limited edition, we still have a few copies, illustrated in color and attractively bound in an 4 Binding, size 64% x 8% inches, which we will be glad to send post- paid upon receipt of One Dollar Brunswick Subscription Co. 627 West 43d Street, New York comicbooks.com