Judge, 1923-03-24 · page 5 of 36
Judge — March 24, 1923 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Political/Social Satire Analysis This 1923 *Judge* magazine page satirizes post-WWI American concerns. The top illustration shows two women operating what appears to be a telephone switchboard, labeled "WITH WHICH IS COMBINED LESLIE'S WEEKLY." The text below includes social commentary: "During Lent," discussions of government support, and jokes about national finances ("flat-foots," "abolished the national arch supporters"). The bottom cartoon depicts a "Landlubber Adrift" in a sinking boat, captioned "Maybe somebody'll hear me shoot. It's m' only chance!"—likely satirizing economic desperation or financial crisis following the war and 1920s economic instability. The overall tone mocks both political governance and contemporary American anxieties about economic security and social stability in the post-war period.
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APR <4 1923 ©ci8573821 WITH WHICH IS COMBINED LESLIE'S WEEKLY ‘Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” During Lent “T can't help taking life seriously,” said. “When I thought of all those Armenians and little Russian chil starving to death, and the dreadful fam- ines in China—I just felt that for thei sakes I had to give up something during Lent. So [ gave up inhaling. ae “Why these muddy street ked the tourist stopping at Spindleburg. ‘*Have you no town pride?” “That ain’t mud, stranger,” replied the *That’s Ford axle Landlubber Adrift—Maybe somebody’ll hear me shoot. Some of the latest silk stockings have beautiful colored figures woven on the outside of them, After all, however, it is not what is outside of a silk stocking that makes it interesting. tae First Citizen—Do you support the present Government? Second Citizen—I think so; from my income tax. tt judging Are we a nation of flat-foots? If not, we soon will be, now that they have abolished the national arch supporters that run along in front of every bar. 3 Lines to an Angleworm by Keith Preston Srorcat little angleworm! 7 How silently you twist and squirm With nothing any man could term A squeal or exclamation! I don’t suppose you dote upon ‘That hook I've made you dangle on. Brave worm, I'd like your angle on ‘The situation. tte Flubb—How far do you suppose this Congress will go? Dubb—Oh, several blocs from nowhere! It’s m’ only chance! comicbooks.com