Gimpel Beynish the Matchmaker
(Gimpl Beynish der Shadkhn)
Yiddish Comics of the early 20th century

December 19, 1914: "And Nikolai fled"

In the distance: Franz Josef and Wilhelm stand on Pshemishl, Krakow, and Lodz; In the foreground: Nicholas flees. On his broken leg: Tannenberg*
Franz Josef: Goodbye, Nikolai, don't be offended.
Wilhelm: Where are you running in this manner, Nicholas? What's your hurry?

* The Battle of Tannenberg (26-30 August 1914) resulted in the almost complete destruction of the Russian Second Army ... It brought high prestige to Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg and his rising staff-officer Erich Ludendorff.

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December 19, 1914: When trouble is destined, it can come without the loafers.

1. Motke: Yes, our Dad is here - he's sitting over there with a lady.
   
2. GB: He's one in a million, a corker. Furthermore, he's educated, you know!
   
3. Notke: Here's Dad and here's the lady. Should I...
   
4. Jake: Take this quarter and be quiet until I get out of here.
   
5. Motke and Notke: The man said you can keep your merchandise.

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Labels: katzenjammer, misogyny, mores, war, World War I