Judge — June 16, 1928 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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This satirical story depicts a marital confrontation in Reno, Nevada—historically famous as a divorce destination due to lenient laws. The narrative follows Mr. Throggle, whose wife repeatedly interrupts his reading with complaints about his failure to maintain the lifestyle he promised before marriage. The joke centers on Reno's reputation: Mrs. Throggle suggests Mr. Throggle may be seeing another woman, implying he's considering divorce. Mr. Throggle denies being married at all, claiming he "never married" despite their obvious domestic situation. The cartoon satirizes both divorce culture and marital discord, with the "basket weavers" title likely referencing the leisurely pursuits of wealthy divorcees in Reno during the Jazz Age. The accompanying automobile cartoon shows someone arriving for "alimony" delivery.