Judge, 1921-11-19 · page 3 of 36
Judge — November 19, 1921 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Cover, November 19, 1921 This is the cover illustration by Orson Lowell, featuring an anthropomorphic eagle (representing America) reading a newspaper by moonlight, addressing two frogs about to croak. The accompanying verse warns them to "go down in glory with the dramatics playing!" The cartoon appears to satirize American isolationism or reluctance regarding international involvement post-World War I. The "wise bird" (eagle/America) seems to mock the smaller nations (frogs) facing their demise, suggesting American indifference to or detachment from global affairs. The three brief jokes below reference stenographers, wives' roles, and house painting—typical light humor of the era unrelated to the main illustration's political commentary about America's stance toward world events.
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Votume LXXXI, Number 2090 November 19, 1921 JODGE Editors: Douglas H. Cooke, Eliot Keen, J. A. Waldron Entered as Second.Class Matter, October 21, 1881, at the Post-Office at New York City, N. Y.. under A. Oyrighted 192 by the Leslie Jadge Co., Williaa Green, Pres: Douglas H Cooke, Vice-tves.1 KS Metoanel, Neuss; W. Ds Gres, Sacietary; 051 West add Saoet New Tork OO Drawn by Orson Lowetu. In the light of the moon the wise bird spoke: “TI salute you who are about to croak! Heed ye well this grand old saying} Go down in glory with the drumsticks playing!" Inside Information The Clash of Morals First Chance Father—Always tell the truth, my “Winter with its storms will soon be here. Why paint the front gate now?” “There were young men hanging over it all summer.” North—Why is your wife so jeal- ous of your stenographer? son. West—My wife used to be my Son—But, father, mamma says for stenographer! me to always }ve polite! 1