Judge, 1918-05-04 · page 29 of 38
Judge — May 4, 1918 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page features political commentary by Colonel George Harvey (identifiable from the text) during World War I. The main satire targets Congress and Republican politics: **Key Points:** - Harvey proposes canceling Congressional elections; Republicans supposedly want to go further and eliminate the sitting Congress entirely—satirizing Congressional gridlock and unpopularity. - References to newly enfranchised women (19th Amendment context, 1920) being courted by politicians to resurrect failed policies. - A jab at Bryan's silence on "the crime of '73'" (the 1873 demonetization of silver that Bryan famously opposed). - Mockery of an "income tax burglar" quote—likely referencing war profiteers escaping suspicion while ordinary people face taxation. **The Advertisement:** The bulk of the page is a W.L. Douglas shoe advertisement (a major contemporary brand), featuring the manufacturer's portrait and guaranteed pricing—typical of 1918 magazine content. The humor relies on readers' familiarity with recent political debates, Congressional unpopularity, and the income tax controversy of the era.
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