Judge, 1927-07-23 · page 24 of 36
Judge — July 23, 1927 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from the satirical magazine *Judge* collects brief jokes and cartoons reflecting 1920s American life: **"Praised Be the Ford"** parodies Henry Ford's mass-produced automobiles ("flivvers"), sarcastically suggesting Ford's cars are unreliable—only God can make them actually run. **"The Cheer"** cartoon depicts a motorist and driver discussing a flat tire, with wordplay about "milestone" (the driver jokes there's "nothing on it"). **Ethnic humor** appears in "Abie" jokes, featuring stereotypical Jewish immigrant dialogue about raising gas prices. **Other jokes** mock absent-minded professors, burglars, and dating customs. One references a woman named "Swastika"—then an innocent Sanskrit symbol, not yet associated with Nazism. The humor is largely observational about modern inconveniences (cars breaking down, rising costs) and relies on period stereotypes now considered offensive. The page's overall tone reflects 1920s working-class anxieties about technology and social change.
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JUDGE Picture of a college presi- dent choosing his board. —Crincinnati Cynic Praised Be the Ford I think that T shall never live To see the really perfect fliv. A fliv designed to satisfy The most exacting critic’s eye. A fliv with power, pep and speed, For these things are a flivver’s need. A fliv unlike in every way he awful flivvers of today. Flivs are made by Ford, I know, But only God can make them go! —DarrmovTn Jack-o-Lantern wa “What is made out of?” “Out of doors.” Western Reserve Repeat limburger cheese Se There were no very bad absent- minded-prof gags in 1926, but we did hear one about the absent- minded glue manufacturer who came home and pasted his wife. —Kansas Sour Own 228 It takes a brave man to be a burglar, for he never knows when some woman will mi e him for her husband and shoot. scinnatt Cynic Ahie—Vot is de idea of raising de price of gasoline all de time? Garage Man—What do you care? You haven't got a car. Abie—No, but I got a cigar lighter. —Sovrners Cau. Wamees 28 “Look at Dakota.” “Dakota? Where?” “Dakota got or —Peny S Set you boob.” re Frovit First Roman (at a Christian massacre)—We've got a capacity crowd, but still we're money. The upkeep on the lions must be pretty heavy. losing Second Roman—Yes, sir; these lions sure do eat up the prophets. —GrinNELL MAreaser SAS “Remember, all’s fair in war,” said the old maid to the invading soldier. —Vinetsia Reew ; SFaate) BS POSS Tars. Caxgero Hoso—How far is it to Bumveille? Driver — There’s a mile- stone back there. Hono—But I dunno howta read, Driver — That’s all right, there’s nothing on it. —RensseLagr Pur She—Why the patch over your Had a big blowout last night. —Cornett Winow “Say, Lucy, you little weasel, a man proposed to me last night.” “What! My dear Swastika, and you let him get away?” —Brown Jvc comicbooks.com