Judge, 1922-05-27 · page 30 of 36
Judge — May 27, 1922 — page 30: what you’re looking at
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This page combines advertisements with humor sections typical of early 20th-century satirical magazines. **Main Advertisement:** Dodge Brothers Motor Car promotes an "Accessories and Supplies" guide book (25¢), positioned as expert-vetted advice for car owners wanting to customize their vehicles safely—appealing to the growing automobile market and consumer pride. **Humor Sections:** 1. **"Alabammee Mammeee"**: A novelty song about Southern romance, using exaggerated dialect and nonsense syllables typical of period entertainment. 2. **"A Woman's Way"**: A brief joke about romantic competition—a woman pursues one man to make another jealous. 3. **"Morning or Evening, Sir?"**: Mocks small-town boosters and traveling salesmen who exaggerate their hometowns' importance. 4. **"In Washington"**: Political satire about Congressman Flubdub admitting constituents can't vote for him if they've left his district—cynical commentary on politicians' self-interest. The page reflects early 1900s consumer culture, racial stereotypes in entertainment, and skepticism toward politicians.
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for every owner of a DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CAR ve 2 wit no owner of a Dodge Brothers Motor Car is it a question of whether he will adc sories, but of what accessories he will add. This is not to imply that the Dodge Brothers Car is not a wonderfully complete and efficient car as it is delivered from the factory. It means simply that a car, particu- la Dodge Brothers Motor Car, stirs in all of us the same old jealous affection which, as boys and girls, we used to feel always for the favorite among our possessions. This feeling within us is just plain human and likable—a sign that we're not yet completely withered with the heat of the day, but still capable of enthusi asms. It is also good common sense, an effort to increase the safety and return from our investment. But stric e should be taken in the selection of these accessories—and also of the supplies so nec in running the car. The market is d with supplies that are harm- sories that at best are useless—in a deliberate attempt to exploit the owner's pride in his car. How do you know what accessory equipment will best serve your pur- pose in adding to your comfort and enjoyment in the use of your car? Here is a book that gives you the se lections of experts, made ‘after ci ful study and test, and conference with the Bureau of Standards, Washington; Underwriter’s Labora- tories, and other institutions of scientific research. Its conclusions are base guess or surmise, but on e: edge. It tells you spec y the exact make of equipment in each in- stance, which after thorough test, these experts believe will give you the best results. It also carries helpful ions on “The Care the “Rules of the Re € of Tires,” and other inf which, if followed, will pre , not upon knowl- p to be of real value. ‘The book is 5x734" in size, $2 pages profusely illustrated, bound in he cover stock. It deserves a place with your “Book of Informa- tion.” Your copy of this book will ivan 2 WILLIAM GREEN, Inc. 627 West 43d St., New York City Alabammee Mammecee Words and Music by Leonard Hall UMTI-DUMTI Mammee, Da-de Alabammee— Tra-le-la le-la le-la-le waits foh me! Dumti I'm a-comin’ Doo-de-doo-de strummin’— | I—am—goin’—to—Be—ee (Refrain) Ta-de-da-de-da-de by the sycamore— Rumti-dumti-doodle by the ol’ cabin door! Da-de-da-de moonlight— Doo-de-doo-de moonlight— Da-da cryin’— Doo-doo sighin Dum-dum tryin’— Doodle-doodle roam— | Alabammee home! Rumti-tumti-tum— My Mammmeeee! A WOMAN'S WAY “Why are you running after Tom so?” “Because I want Carl to run after me!” “T have a new play for you; “Sorry, but we're full up.’ “My boy, name your figure!” 28 the scene is laid in a dormitory.” ARE YOU GOING TO BUILD? Have you consulted your wife, your children, your relatives, your friend your business associates, your al- manac, your reference library, your monthly magazines, your trade re. ports, your pocketbook, your banker, your lawyer, your doctor, your arc! tect? You have, and you are still going to build? Then step forward and take either the fool’s cap or the Carnegie medal. We don't know which you deserve. MORNING, OR EVENING, SIR? Train Boy—Where on the map is Pickwick, Bill? Brakeman—Sounds as if it might be somewhere in the hinterland, kid. Why? “Some people are always trying to boost their native town. An old-fash- ioned hick asked me if I had the Pick- wick papers.” IN WASHINGTON “Why do you pay the fares back home of so many constituents?” “They certainly can’t vote for me here,” replied Congressman Flubdub. “But you don’t understand—this gives you the chance to use 500 beds.” comicbooks.com