Judge, 1921-03-05 · page 24 of 32
Judge — March 5, 1921 — page 24: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and satirical commentary** rather than a cohesive cartoon narrative. The main satirical content appears in **"While Pussy Dreams of Ghosts"** by Benjamin De Casseres, which critiques the **F.P.A. (Federal Poets Association, likely)** for proposing a "double-barrel" question. The piece mocks what Pettigrew calls "progress"—specifically Senator Pettigrew's imperialistic views. The satire suggests Pettigrew represents old-guard politics opposing modern advancement. Below is a small cartoon titled **"Is Grandma's Day"** depicting generational conflict over women's fashion and morality. An older woman expresses shock at dancers' exposed legs ("four inches off the stage"), while younger attendees dismiss her prudishness. This reflects 1920s debates over changing social norms. The remaining content consists of **advertisements** for music instruction, songwriting lessons, and wallpaper—typical Judge filler material. The page satirizes political hypocrisy and generational cultural clashes common to the era.
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