Judge, 1919-08-09 · page 9 of 36
Judge — August 9, 1919 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# Explanation for Modern Readers This Judge magazine page contains three separate satirical pieces: **"Making Poker Safe for Democracy"** (top): A political cartoon depicting four men—likely representing political leaders or "first ladies of the land" as the caption suggests—playing cards. The satire appears to mock government attempts to regulate or control activities under the guise of democratic safety. **"Safety First"** (left): A rural humor piece about a poor man hiding near his neighbor's property. The satire targets both rural poverty and domestic disputes, suggesting the man prefers to avoid his wife's anger over broken eggs rather than face her directly. **"Well-Spoken, Suzanne!"** (right): A story about French sailors celebrating a peace treaty in Boston, where a bar owner enthusiastically toasts "Bevo!"—a non-alcoholic beer. The joke appears to mock Prohibition-era substitutes for real alcohol, contrasting French wine culture with American temperance products. **"The Real Trouble"** (bottom): A dialogue mocking wealthy industrialists who complain that workers earn "too much" and spend it on cars and pianos—critiquing capitalist hypocrisy about labor wages.
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