Judge, 1928-01-21 · page 24 of 36
Judge — January 21, 1928 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains brief humorous anecdotes and jokes typical of early 20th-century American satirical magazines. **Key content:** The jokes mock college men's clumsiness, yes-men (and yes-women), asylum inmates, and courtship awkwardness. One piece, "Allah—Oop!", satirizes religious rigidity by depicting a mosque where a small person (likely Asian, given the "yellow" descriptor) interrupts Islamic prayers with "He is not!"—the priest responds tolerantly, calling them a "Confucian." **The final cartoon** references "Prince Wilhelm"—likely Prince Wilhelm II of Germany—and cigarette brand "Melachrinos," joking that the real Prince Wilhelm wouldn't smoke that brand. **Context for modern readers:** These are stock humor formats—dating mishaps, workplace frustrations, religious absurdity—that reflect early 1900s American attitudes toward race, gender, and international affairs. The casual racial descriptions and stereotypes reflect period norms. The Wilhelm reference suggests pre-WWI interest in European affairs.
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“He took me straight home after the dance.” “Oh, the e —Trxas Rancer You have to hand it to the col- lege man, It takes more brains to walk forward and at the same time step on your pants in the back. —Princrton Tiokr Allah—Oop! It was noon at the Mosque. the high priest was intoning, ere is but one God, and Ma- homet is his prophe A shrill, clear voice broke in, “Ile is not!" The congregation turned around as one, and among the sea of brown faces could be distinguished one small, delicate yellow one. The genial priest straightened up and smiled. “There seems to be a little Confucian here.” he said. Dartoouti Jack-O'Lantenn “Who is better to have around than a yes man “A yes wom “Right.” —Wisconsin Octopus An old lady, visiting an_ in- sane asylum, observed the luna- ties at) work, One man standing in a corner, idle. “My good man,” inquired the O. L., “why don't work? Aren't you eraz. was you “Yes, mum, but not that crazy,” the man replied. Dennison Fiamixnco Jo—How do you like Alic Jon—She's just a ‘snow girl. Jo—Which ‘means Jon—'Sno when I kiss. ask for a —Cincinnats Cynic Za=- Stude to Waitress glass of water. Waitress — What's the matter with you? You got two feet! Stude—How do been pecking? -Get me a you know, —Renssenare Per Personally, we never thought the Venus de Milo beautiful, but » to hand it to her when mes to eating. nners): You see, she hasn't any arms, so if she eats anything you have to hand it to Manraaret—So that’s Prince Wilhelm! Ametia—Margaret! Not the Prince Wilhelm that smokes Melachrinos?, —Princrton Tiaen comicbooks.com