Judge, 1920-12-25 · page 29 of 33
Judge — December 25, 1920 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several unrelated pieces typical of Judge's satirical format: **"Judge's Model Primer for Little Intellects"** mocks consumer culture and debt. The "Au-to" (automobile) lesson teaches children that Ned's family owns a car they cannot afford—the mortgage will outlast the vehicle itself. The satire targets post-WWI installment-purchase culture and the illusion of prosperity masking financial instability. **"Egyptian Deities" cigarette ad** appears to be genuine advertising, not satire. **"Christmas Gifts and the Silver Lining"** is humorous verse about gift-giving expectations. Each family member (mother, Ethel, Phil) demands expensive or particular gifts, while "father doesn't want a thing"—a running joke about masculine indifference to materialism. **"After the Battle"** and **"Will He Come Again?"** are brief comic anecdotes with illustrations, unrelated to larger themes. The page reflects 1920s concerns: consumer debt, gender roles in gift-giving, and domestic comedy.
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