Judge, 1921-03-05 · page 16 of 32
Judge — March 5, 1921 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine contains several satirical commentaries on 1920s American life, primarily focused on Prohibition-era themes and automobiles. **"The Lesser Evil"** cartoon depicts two figures—likely a bootlegger (left) and a wealthy patron (right)—in a transaction involving illegal alcohol. The caption jokes about preferring crime to suicide, satirizing how Prohibition drove respectable citizens to break the law. **"Autos" section** contains several car-related jokes mocking the era's automobile culture: the "second-hand tinware" reference ridicules used cars; the garage joke suggests poor people sleep in vehicles (Depression-era commentary); the "Safety Driver" bit satirizes repair costs and pedestrian accidents from reckless driving; and the final anecdote mocks a motorist's shame when insulted about his old car. The page also includes brief items on bread/wine, Jamaica ginger (used as Prohibition-era alcohol substitute), and American tourism—all reflecting concerns of the 1920s-30s period.
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