Judge, 1911-10-21 · page 4 of 24
Judge — October 21, 1911 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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This Judge magazine page satirizes early 20th-century economic issues through caricatured figures representing different economic interests: a "Cowboy" (rancher), "Retailer," "Wholesaler," "Commission Merchant," and "Farmer." **Top cartoon**: Mocks the blame game over inflation. Each middleman passes responsibility to the next, suggesting that multiple intermediaries inflate costs rather than trusts alone causing high living expenses. **"The Divorce Question"**: References a judicial decision about presidential power regarding state divorce laws—likely Theodore Roosevelt era given the style. **"Will He Have a Thanksgiving Turkey?"**: Suggests Italy faced food shortages (possibly WWI-related). **"What Miss Canada Handed Uncle Sam"**: Addresses Canadian-American relations, possibly regarding reciprocity disputes or romantic/diplomatic tensions referenced in the text.
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OPINIONS OF THE COURT. CONSUMER. . RETAILER oe) Fe COMMISSION MERCHANT. Trave—'‘AND THEY ALL SAY ‘IT’S THE TRUSTS.'" The cause of the high cost of living is not the trusts, but simply that too many cooks increase the cost of the broth. More direct communication between producer and consumer would do more to lower the cost of necessities than tariff, trusts, etc., all combined, could possibly do. Inci- dentally, there is too much confusion of the high cost of living and the cost of high liviag. WHOLESALER, THE DIVORCE QUESTION. June desires to concur in the decision of President Taft in the matter of divorce, as handed down by him at Independence, Kan. A'man should not be mar- ried on one side of the State line and not married on the other. ‘The State rests upon the foundation of the home. A constant breaking up of the home means nothing else than the eventual breaking up of the State. “ WILL HE HAVE A THANKSGIVING TURKEY?" The State does not bring people together. Married couples voluntarily sign a contract and should be bound by its terms until one or the other commits a The indications are that Italy will have a nice piece of white meat in the shape of Tripoli before long. Jupce hopes that the hatchet of war will soon be bur- crime that breaks the contract. ied, never to be dug up again. WHAT MISS CANADA HANDED UNCLE SAM. Miss Canada has jilted Uncle Sam. She may be par- doned on the grounds of being young and frivolous, but the fact still remains that she was the first to encour- age Uncle Sam's attentions. However, JupcE is of the opinion that the shock of getting the mitten will be sur- vived, even though feelings are hurt. Fortunately, it is nothing but feelings. Nevertheless, there should be no more flizting between Canada and the United States. The little love affair of Reciprocity caused altogether too many harsh words by what were considered ‘‘ friends across the border.’ Many false and unkind things were said about President Taft. Naturally, such actions on the part of the Canadians aroused bitter feelings at home. Let there be no more flirting and there will be no more lovers’ quar- rels. Uncle Sam should keep on his side of the fence and Miss Canada should keep on her side, comicbooks.com