Judge, 1922-06-03 · page 29 of 36
Judge — June 3, 1922 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page combines humor pieces with advertisements typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine. **Main Content:** The featured story, "The Devil's Own Invention," is a satirical allegory where Satan credits the **ballot (voting system)** as his greatest tool for corrupting humanity through the ages. An "Efficiency Expert" visits Hell seeking to learn Satan's secrets, only to realize Satan—identified as "Demos" (democracy)—needs no advice. The joke satirizes democratic processes and voter behavior as fundamentally corrupt or foolish. **Shorter Jokes:** Include wordplay about "moonshine makers" (Prohibition-era reference), a dance-floor logistics problem, and a married couple's domestic habits. **Visual Elements:** A cartoon of a bald man accompanies a caption about invisible hair coverage—absurdist humor typical of the era. **Advertisements:** Include ALO photographic art studies, dog disease remedies, and Corley cigars—standard period advertising. The page primarily mocks democratic institutions rather than specific political figures.
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