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Bringing Up Father #2 (1919)

Cupples & Leon · 1919 · 52 pages

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Contains 46 stories
And Daughter Ought to Know.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggsNora

Jiggs grows impatient with Nora's beau lingering at the house late into the evening, but when he tries to hint the young man should leave, Maggie comes to the visitor's defense. As tensions rise over the unwelcome houseguest, Jiggs discovers that Nora's suitor may know how to say goodbye better than expected.

Now Father Uses a Straw.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggs

Maggie insists that Jiggs get dressed for tea at a fancy establishment, where he's immediately out of his element—the tiny teacups prove far more challenging than he anticipated, leading to a mishap that turns an ordinary outing into comedy.

Sounds Good, Anyway.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggsMrs. Jones

Jiggs grumbles about the discomfort of getting dressed up while Maggie insists he mind his manners for their guest Mrs. Jones, who's arriving for an evening of tableaux. When the neighbor appears, Jiggs can't help but ask about the cooking smells wafting through the house—a moment that perfectly captures the clash between Maggie's social aspirations and her husband's simpler pleasures.

Father Is Going to Be Touched.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggs
Father's Calendar Was Groggy.
1 pp · humor; domestic
Jiggs

Jiggs struggles through a confusing morning after a rough night out, mixing up his schedule and landing himself in hot water over a job commitment he can't quite remember making straight. When his wife returns, she's ready with questions about his recent disappearances—and he's got some fast talking to do.

Some People Are Sensitive.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggs

When Maggie and Jiggs clash over his late nights out, she accuses him of neglecting her—conveniently forgetting how attentive he was during their courting days. As the bickering escalates and dishes start flying, Jiggs discovers just how much sentiment he's attached to their wedding keepsakes in this sharp domestic comedy from 1919.

Oh, There Are Other Ways.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

Jiggs devises a scheme to keep Maggie out of his room by using a mouse as a deterrent, only to discover that his plan has some unexpected—and painful—drawbacks in this quick domestic comedy from 1919.

Oh, Most Decidedly Tardy.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggs

Maggie wants Jiggs to take on a secretary to boost his social standing, so she places an advertisement for the position. When a young man arrives to apply, Jiggs delivers a surprise response that plays on the couple's long history together. It's a quick, punchy gag that captures the humor of domestic life in 1919 from Bringing Up Father.

Father's Working for a Purpose.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsClancy

Jiggs has landed a job, but not for the reason Clancy assumes—when his pal learns that Jiggs is under bond to keep the peace after a scrap with Monahan, the real motive behind all that honest work comes tumbling out in true comic fashion. This 1919 domestic humor tale from Bringing Up Father #2 captures the Irish-American wit and scheming that made the strip a household favorite.

It's Coming to the Bird.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

Jiggs takes pity on a caged bird and laments its captive state to Maggie, lamenting the danger posed by the household cat. When Maggie considers what might become of the creature, their sympathies diverge in a way that's pure Bringing Up Father—domestic comedy born from the clash between Jiggs's sentiment and his wife's practical (if unfeeling) sensibilities.

Distance Lends Enchantment.
1 pp · humor; domestic
Jiggs

Jiggs finds himself at odds with his wife over his singing, as she pointedly suggests he'd be better suited performing elsewhere—preferably far away on a farm. It's a domestic clash played for laughs, where the distance between a man's musical ambitions and his spouse's tolerance for them becomes the real comedy.

Ah, Yes She Loves Her Father.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggsNora

Jiggs grows impatient as his daughter's beau lingers well past midnight, so he enlists her help to send the young man home—but her concern proves to be for her father's wellbeing rather than speeding up the courtship. A charming domestic moment from the pages of Bringing Up Father that shows where family priorities truly lie.

How Things Do Change!
1 pp · humor; domestic
Jiggs

Jiggs reflects on what it takes to find happiness in married life, trading quips about the changing dynamics between husband and wife. This lighthearted domestic comedy plays with the gap between newlywed bliss and the reality of years together.

Father Gets an Awful Jolt.
1 pp · humor; domestic
NoraJiggs

Jiggs arrives home early from a night out, eager for an evening with his family—but when he discovers Nora preparing for a midnight ball in a stunning costume, his plans take an unexpected turn. A sudden health scare sends him scrambling for the doctor, turning what should've been a relaxing night into frantic chaos.

Getting the Facts Straight
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

When Jiggs narrowly escapes a quarry blast, he finds himself at the center of a reporter's curiosity—and Maggie's disapproval of his questionable company. As the story of the accident threatens to make headlines, Jiggs and the reporter sort out just what happened that fateful moment at the quarry.

Probably Held Up on the Way.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMiss Smith

Jiggs finds himself caught up in the social whirlwind of throwing a coming-out party for his daughter, and he's determined to avoid an awkward encounter with the talkative Miss Smith at the gathering. When she finally corners him to chat, a surprising revelation derails his plans to keep the conversation brief. A quick, character-driven slice of domestic life from George McManus's enduring humor strip.

Where a Little Foresight Helps.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie (off-panel)

Jiggs learns a painful lesson about domestic peace when he tries to stay one step ahead of his wife's temper in this quick-witted 1919 gag. After a series of household mishaps leaves him dodging flying objects, he hatches a scheme to prevent further breakage—only to discover that his foresight might not be quite foolproof.

Father Was in Bad Luck.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMr. Punk

Jiggs drops in on an evening visit to Mr. Punk's place, but a coin toss between friends determines who gets the privilege—and the results aren't quite what Jiggs expected. A quick domestic comedy about the luck of the draw.

But It's a Valuable Memory.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggs

Maggie chides Jiggs for forgetting the items she asked him to pick up at the drugstore, but he insists he didn't forget everything—after all, he brought his umbrella back. When Maggie points out he didn't have an umbrella when he left, Jiggs finds himself in the familiar trap of his own faulty logic in this quick domestic comedy.

Father Cuts Out Walking.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggs

Jiggs proposes a money-saving walk home with Maggie, but his thrifty plans hit a snag when she spots a hat in a shop window. What starts as a simple stroll becomes a test of Jiggs' resolve—and his wallet.

Father Is for Preparedness.
1 pp · humor; domestic
Jiggs

Jiggs has a problem: he's broken a vase that belongs to someone he fears will be furious about it. His solution is unorthodox and darkly comedic—he decides to get ahead of the trouble in the most desperate way imaginable. A 1919 domestic comedy that proves some husbands will go to extraordinary lengths to avoid a scolding.

It Does Look Like Father.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

Jiggs spots Maggie waiting on the corner and hatches a quick scheme to avoid her—a disguise involving a generous application of barber's lather. When Maggie sees a lathered figure pass by, she's convinced it's her husband, leading to a case of mistaken identity that plays out exactly as Jiggs feared.

And Father Helped Along.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

When a tailor arrives to press clothes, Jiggs seizes the opportunity to have his overcoat cleaned as well—but his helpfulness sets off a chain of events that puts the household in turmoil. As chaos unfolds, Maggie discovers an unexpected intruder has struck, leaving Jiggs to face the consequences of his well-intentioned assistance.

Father Deserved It This Time.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggs

Maggie and Jiggs trade sharp barbs about their marriage, with each blaming the other for their discontent—until Jiggs makes a crack about his wife's appearance that proves to be a step too far. What unfolds is a clash of wills that leaves him in need of both medical attention and help repairing the household damage.

There's No Getting Around Facts.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsJerry (off-panel)

Jiggs gets a phone call from his friend Jerry, who's in a jam after last night's scuffle with Monahan—and needs Jiggs to smooth things over before charges are filed. But when Jiggs assures Jerry that Monahan can't actually send him to jail over a fight, Jerry's got some unwelcome news about his current location that proves otherwise.

Father Could Spare His.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

When Maggie discovers she's lost her false teeth, she turns to Jiggs for help—but his deadpan response suggests he's got his own troubles to worry about in this quick-witted domestic comedy from 1919.

The Scheme Sounded Good, -But-
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

Jiggs spots a pipe he'd love to own, but knows his wife Maggie won't allow smoking in the house—so he hatches a scheme to have it delivered as a gift from a mysterious prince. When the pipe arrives and Maggie falls for the ruse, Jiggs discovers that her enthusiasm for the "royal" present comes with its own complications.

Just a Slight Error.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsJames

When James gets caught between his duties to Jiggs and Mrs. Jiggs, a simple misunderstanding about who runs the household threatens to upset the delicate balance of the house. Jiggs learns a quick lesson about the perils of asserting authority at the wrong volume in this brief domestic comedy from 1919.

Then It Wasn't a Noise.
1 pp · humor; domestic
Jiggs

When an artist shows Jiggs a recent painting and asks for his honest opinion, a simple compliment about the work turns into a hilarious misunderstanding about what—or who—he's actually looking at. It's a quick comic gem that plays on perspective and assumption in true domestic humor fashion.

The Soft Pedal, for Instance.
1 pp · humor; domestic
Jiggs

Jiggs finds himself stuck listening to a piano recital when his wife insists he be the audience for a musical performance. When the pianist's playing falls flat—literally, with broken keys and all—Jiggs spots an unexpected silver lining in the instrument's considerable defects.

He Kept Him Quiet, Anyway.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggs
It Was the Barber's Own Fault.
1 pp · humor; domestic
Jiggs

Jiggs heads to the barber for a quiet shave, but the barber's clumsy work with his razor leaves our hero wondering if he's being groomed or sawed in half. When the barber nervously asks if the razor was all right, Jiggs delivers the punchline—he couldn't tell the difference between a razor and a saw.

There Are Better Places.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie
Well, It's One Way to Save.
1 pp · humor; domestic
Jiggs

Jiggs gets some well-meaning advice about teaching his wife the value of economy, so he decides to have a heart-to-heart talk with her about spending. His plan backfires spectacularly when she takes the lesson to heart—but applies it to his own wallet instead, cutting off his allowance and forcing him to make do with his worn-out wardrobe.

Why Clancy Was Sore.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggs
Those Were the Good, Old Days.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

Jiggs laments the closing of his old pal Monahan's establishment, but Maggie is far less sentimental about losing the place—especially when Monahan sends Jiggs a parting gift that's sure to reignite their domestic tensions in this 1919 humor strip by Geo. McManus.

Mike Gets a Loving Reception.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MikeJiggsMaggie
The Country Is Big Enough.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

When Maggie refuses to visit the Smiths because everyone will have already seen all her clothes, Jiggs suggests a straightforward solution: find new people to socialize with instead. This domestic comedy captures the eternal tension between Maggie's fashion concerns and Jiggs's refreshingly practical approach to their social life.

Well Maybe, and Maybe Not.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggs

Maggie discovers that Jiggs never came home the night before—until he emerges from an unexpected hiding place with a surprising explanation. This quick domestic comedy plays on misunderstanding and marital tension in true Bringing Up Father fashion, delivered in a single punchy page.

What's the Use of Hurrying?
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggs

Maggie pressures Jiggs to hurry and get ready for a social call on the Campbells at eight o'clock sharp, but her frantic prodding leads to an unexpectedly leisurely evening. This one-pager from F.O. McManus plays with domestic impatience and how urgency can backfire in the most amusing ways.

'Twas the Same Old Maggie.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggsDr. Smith

Maggie finds herself in a nostalgic mood, and when Jiggs notices her distant expression, he offers to stay home for a quiet evening together. But when Dr. Smith arrives at the house in response to an urgent call, it becomes clear that things won't go as planned.

It Was Father's Unlucky Day.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

When Jiggs sneaks out early one morning hoping to meet up with his buddies Monahan and Hickey, he discovers they're both tied up with a plumbing job—leaving him with the whole day to kill. His attempts to stay out of trouble backfire in the most ironic way possible when he finally returns home.

The Opera Is Off.
1 pp · humor; domestic
NoraJiggs

A suitor seeks Nora's permission to take her to the opera, then attempts to win over Jiggs with flattery about his rheumatism—only to discover the old man is in no mood for pleasantries. This quick-witted domestic comedy plays out the timeless dance of trying to get on someone's good side, 1919 style.

Father Simply Cannot Learn.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

Jiggs decides to stay home for a quiet evening instead of going out in the rain, hoping to surprise Maggie with his company—but she quickly makes it clear that his relaxing night at home comes with a long list of rules and criticisms. As Maggie scolds him about everything from his smoking to his choice of furniture and clothing, Jiggs finds himself wondering if he'll ever learn to do anything right in her eyes.

How Shells Often Travel.
1 pp · humor; domestic
JiggsMaggie

Jiggs recounts his wartime experiences to someone back home, including a humorous tale about how he was wounded—not by an explosion, but by a shell that "crept up and bit" him. It's a quick domestic comic bit that plays on the absurdity of the soldier's yarn and the contrast between the chaos of war and the everyday troubles waiting for him stateside.

Daughter's Voice Suddenly Improves.
1 pp · humor; domestic
MaggieJiggsNora (off-panel)

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