Judge, 1927-09-24 · page 26 of 36
Judge — September 24, 1927 — page 26: what you’re looking at
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This satirical story mocks the frivolousness of women's club leadership and their consumerist priorities. Mrs. Buff, newly elected President of the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, immediately uses her position as justification to demand an expensive new fur coat from her husband—oblivious to the irony that she's now leading an animal-welfare organization. The humor targets several 1920s social anxieties: women's increasing participation in civic organizations, their perceived materialism, and the contradiction between stated values and actual behavior. Mrs. Buff's steamroller tactics in overriding her husband's objections also satirizes changing gender dynamics, portraying her as domineering and illogical. The cartoon above about getting children to school on time reinforces themes of domestic chaos and parental frustration common to Judge's humor.
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HE most vital safety factors on your car are the brakes. If you use “cheap” brake lining, you reduce brake efficiency and add to costs for relining. In Raybestos brake lining you get the wear, the service, the safety and the quality which only Raybestos can give. Patronize the serviceman who sells genuine Silver Edge Raybestos and drive with safety and confidence. THE RAYBESTOS COMPANY, Bridgeport, Conn. The Canadian Raybestos Co., Ltd., Peterborough, Ont. Raybestos-Belaco, Ltd., London, England EMMY UASNT BE! ARDY THIS TERM, = ee SAY THAT PARENTS ' 2 { BUT 1S THE PARENTS Don’t CO-OPERATE ‘ WHO PAY AND PAY IN THE EDUCATION ' AND PAY OF THEIR CHILDREN a i | FORCE TEEDING HER. WITH GREASE GUNS (S THE ONLY WAY TO GET BREAKFAST DOWN HER IN ANYTHING Suorr OF Two HOURS — GETTING A CHILD TO SCHOOL ON TIME IN THE MORNING—No. 5 LE ____ She Needed It “Oh, John, dear, I have the most wonderful piece of news,” squealed Mrs. Buff, as she pre- cipitated herself into her band’s arms, upon his arrival from the office. o¥e questioned her better half warily. He always bec wary when Mrs. Buff enthused about anything. “I,” she announced, drawing herself up proudly, “Have been hus- ele year, and I’m just simply tickled pink that, for once, I got ahead of that catty Myra Mole. Think of it! Your wife, of all women, chosen to be President! And, Oh, John, it means that I simply must have a new fur coat right away. My dignity requires it. I could never preside in my old one. Why, it’s positively shabby. I really must-have a new one, now that this great honor has come to You understand that I must, do you not, ¢ ’ “But began her husband, only to be swiftly interrupted. me. “Now just make up your mind | that there’ll be no if’s nor and’s about it!” exclaimed Mrs. Buff. “You just make up your mind that I am going to have a new fur coat. I’d never dream of having my prestige as President suffer for the lack of it, believe me !” “Well, now: ”’ began Mr. Buff again, and getting no fur- ther than that. “There you go,” Mrs. Buff al- most shouted. ery time I have the opportunity of doing something, being somebody, you must interpose your silly objec- tions. I tell you I have been | elected President and I intend to have a new fur coat, do derstand? Do you realize that being clected President necessi- tates my having a new fur coat— do you?” Mr. Buff from his you un- leaped, chair. ” he aimed, forcibly, swiftly, “I haven’t objected to your having a new fur coat. I’ve merely been trying to ask what in thunder you've been elected President of!” At that her near-tearfulness changed to instant beaming. “You old dear,” she murmured wild-eyed, sweetly. “Why, I, your wife, am now President of our local So- ciety for the Prevention Cruelty to Animals!” —Manron E. Burns ed President for the ensuing | of | J 24 comicbooks.com