Judge, 1928-12-22 · page 33 of 36
Judge — December 22, 1928 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page mixes advertising with satirical humor typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine. The **upper cartoons** appear to be absurdist humor—"Scotch Grams" features nonsensical items (disguised soldier, Egyptian beaded hound). The "Perelman Beard Commission" continues a running joke about absurd bureaucratic recommendations, including burning neckties at Soldier's Field and soaking handkerchiefs—pure nonsense satire on governmental overreach. The **"Why, Daughter!"** section satirizes changing social morals: a father warns his daughter against drinking while driving with young men, reflecting 1920s anxieties about women's newfound independence and modern dating practices. The **bottom cartoon pair** contrasts courtship methods: the first shows a woman offering homemade cake to "catch a husband" (traditional domesticity); the second depicts a woman offering cocktails to a man (modern, Prohibition-era approach). The joke critiques how rapidly dating customs had shifted—from domestic virtue to boldly sharing illegal alcohol. **Cruises to Bermuda and West Indies ads** fill the remaining space.
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SCOTCH, Obie” DISGUISE SOLDIER CARTON HORSES EGYP- TIAN BEADED HOUND DEDUCE DITTY DOODAD Report of the Perelman Beard Commission (Continued from page 17) more conservative; it has a hole bored in it for running string: through to loop behind the ears ed and parted easily with The last the * bit per and even sinister; there alk of the government refus- ing this type to be sold without license plates. When not in use it should be kept in a damp place, like the kitchen sink. The only other step that I and my henchmen has taken is to buy up all the neckties we can lay hands on and we invite you to a bonfire next Tuesday at Sol- dier’s Field. If you would like to bring your aunt that generally gives you them for Xmas and put her on the neckties, we will furnish you with free pline. We understand. » are asking and can b model, "is a ds all ours and refuse, we ha the chlore handkerchiefs and_ the touring car ready. is going to be a different Xmas from last year, by the beard of the Prophet! Why, Daughter! “Daughter, I've told you time and again you mustn't take drink while out driving with young man, You've spilled gin ale on the cushions in and the upholstery faded) on dress.” has your —Lovisvirte Countmn-Journan AVENUE SONNET HOME WATCHER THINK IOTA COLUMN ] In 14 days for only $140 you can cruise to WEST INDIES On the Cruising Liner “«“ARAGUAYA” ing 5 outstanding ports of the gleamin mas. Jan. 22, Feb. 7, Fel cruise just b. 23, March 12, Mareh 28, BERMUDA From New York on the Luxurious Ocean Cruising Liner | : , T 199 “AVON SAILING EVERY THURSDAY A visit there is a complete change—a “different” vacation. The S. S. “AVON” affords transatlantic comfort and pleasures for the delightful 2day voyage. For booklets and further information apply to The Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. 26 Broadway, New York, or Local Agents \ once ve ARE Or | ORGE, WONT y PIECE OF my CU OLATE CA, BAKED Too, , , bs The way they used to catch a husband. UoTEN, Boy FRIEN, And the way they try to do it today, 3 comicbooks.com