Judge, 1931-02-21 · page 8 of 36
Judge — February 21, 1931 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of This Judge Magazine Page **Top Cartoon ("There goes my job!"):** A disheveled man flees as a monkey operating a mechanical device destroys his workspace. The caption suggests the monkey will outperform him. This satirizes widespread early-20th-century anxiety about automation and machines replacing workers—a common fear during industrialization. **"Tea for Two" Section:** A dialogue between two women gossiping about a third woman named Celia and her association with "Mr. Elliot." The conversation reveals anxieties about women's social behavior and propriety. The male speaker expresses controlling attitudes toward women, reflecting period attitudes about wives' social conduct and marital jealousy. **Other Illustrations:** Appear to depict social situations—a tea party and winter street scenes—supporting the gossip theme about proper social behavior.
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“There goes my job! Tea for Two dear, have you seen She was looking fine.” “Ah... And stunningly dressed, I suppose What Mr. Elliot “You haven't heard about hin “No. Who is he?” Ah, well—just a friend of hers. But tell me, was she—all right, when you saw he All right? “T mean or what s “Oh—it was a tea and I think there were a few cocktails served, but —iy goodness, you don’t mean that c as it a drinking party, My dear, I know nothing at all about C these days. I never see her any more. Not that I don't like her—I've always been very fond of her, but husbands are so difficult; Harry simply won't let me invite her over or— “But why on earth—" “Don't ask me, I can’t read men’s minds. They talk about women be- ing catty but goodness, look at a man’s attitude toward any woman who has overstepped- “But, listen, has Cel “Did I mention Cel o, but—" It's just Harry’s way. He can't bear to have me exposed to anything. Men are so narrow-minded about their wives, aren't they? He says if he ever caught me making a fool of myself flirting around with college “Why, does Celia—” “My dear, you keep harping on The boss said if he got out I'd lose it!” American 1N Paris—Y’knovw, Montreal better. Celia. I haven't mentioned her for five minutes.” “I know, but I was just thinking—she used to bx such a peach—I wonder it she’s sort of heading down hill—” “IT really don't k thing about her these ¢ my dear, owing to Harr. insane prejudice, and even if I did I wouldn't want to say anything because, as | always say, women have « hard enough time of it in this world without other women spreading gossip about them.” —Wisteren Wines ow A vicious Joe, I kinda liked the wallpaper in comicbooks.com