Judge, 1927-09-24 · page 22 of 36
Judge — September 24, 1927 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several brief humorous anecdotes typical of early 20th-century American humor magazines, plus one cartoon illustration. **The jokes** mock various social situations: a soap advertisement paradox, missing hairpins, a student sneaking into a restricted area, domestic poisoning (presented as casual), a young man's dating excuse, and lending money. These reflect period concerns about product claims, courtship, and domestic life. **"Who Was That Lady?"** is a longer narrative joke about a young man at a dance who doesn't recognize his dance partner's identity until she reveals herself as Professor Woodstuff's daughter. The humor relies on the social embarrassment of not knowing an important person's identity—a common theme in period humor. **"The Dentist"** cartoon shows a dentist examining a patient's mouth while humming about seeing the first robin of spring, a seasonal reference suggesting cheerful distraction from dental work. The overall tone is light, domestic satire aimed at an educated readership familiar with college life and social propriety. No clear political commentary is evident on this particular page.
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JUDGE “T hear that there is a new kind of soap out that is 99 45/100% pure.” “What is the advantage?” “It floats in a shower bath.” — Pr Nn State Froru Blonde—I can’t find a single pin. Where do they all go, any- way? Dearie—Haven't the least id you see they are headed one w and they are pointed another. ens Tecnu Stone Mitt “You can’t come in here son. —Sre You’re a minor.” H—ll, Mister! I’m a stu- dent.” —Micnican Gancovse “Julius, quit pouring that ground glass into the sugar bowl.” “Aw, gosh, ma, can’t a guy cut up a little around her “Why should I lend you five —Okcanoma Wuirtwinp or sentimental reasons.” “How’s that?” “T've got a d. —M. r. Voo Doo Who Was That Lady? Flashing lights, swirling figures, syncopated rhythm. . . . She looked up into his held her close. > you really have Professor Woodstuff in Biology 30?” “T doj” was the reply; “and of all the mentally-crippled flat tires, he is the unrivaled hat mi as he “Do you know who I am?” she spluttered. “No,” he countered. “Tell me or I shall guess.” “I, sir, am Mary Woodstuff, the professor's only daughter.” “Do you know who I am? “No, but “Thank Gaw —Yate Recorp “Who was the lady I seen you with last night?” “My, my, such English.” —Boston Beanpot “Listen, Jane, tell me what happened after we all drank to ‘Old Lehigh.’ ” “Twas just going to ask you.” —Lenicu Burr Tue Dentist (humming)—Yep, I saw my first robin today. —Yare Recorp comicbooks.com