Much has changed since 1925, but has our sense of humor? Take a look at these cartoons from 1925, and you be the judge.
Nate Collier
June 13, 1925
Paul Goold
July 18, 1925
“Yes, Madam.” This is Our New Fall Line, Just In”
Donald McKee
August 1, 1925
“He Wants Entertainment, Does He?” Well, I’ve Found the Best Way to Entertain Folks —
“Is to Let Them Think They’re Doin’ it Theirselves”
Robert L. Dickey
September 5, 1925
Wyncie King
September 19, 1925
Nate Collier
October 10, 1925
Donald McKee
October 10, 1925
Calvert Smith
December 26, 1925
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Comments
The child wanting to leave town as his mom is looking for him with a switch reminds me of my childhood. Many times I wanted to leave town when I was in hot water at home. I was never able to do that, since we lived too far from any bus or taxi service. My bicycle was all I could escape on.
The floorwalker cartoon invokes a memory of my childhood when I became separated from my grandmother in a department store. The kindly floorwalker carried me around until I pointed her out . They provided a valuable service in those days.
I really enjoyed the one about pulling a stump out of the ground. Been there, done that! Please keep us laughing. Thanks
Personally, I found all of these to be pretty funny. My favorites are the top one,
the 12 hanging husbands, the call for all the Mr. Smiths, the ticket for New York, and the floor walker in the jewelry store.
My most favorite is the second one, ‘Oh look–Margie’s Getting Her Face Lifted’! It’s funny in its own right, but also because I didn’t think face lifts or even the term went back that far! I do believe though Margie here’s getting her neck lifted; of course I could be wrong.