Judge, 1920-02-21 · page 24 of 36
Judge — February 21, 1920 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **phonograph record review** rather than political satire. The header cartoon by Herman Palmer shows three scenes of domestic life (man with gramophone, woman dancing, couple listening), illustrating how records fit into American home entertainment. The bulk of the page catalogs "Best of the New Phonograph Records" from Disco's selections, reviewing popular songs of the era. Notable artists mentioned include Eddie Cantor and Vernon Dalhart—vaudeville and early recording stars. The social context: This represents the **early phonograph industry's marketing push** (likely 1920s, based on artists and record labels like Emerson and Columbia). The reviews emphasize sentimental and novelty songs—titles like "Good and Bad," "Turkey in the Straw," and "Prohibition Blues" reflect period concerns and entertainment tastes. The small photograph shows what appears to be a recording or radio studio session with musicians. The reviews themselves contain no obvious political satire—this is straightforward consumer content promoting the new technology of recorded music to middle-class American households.
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