Judge, 1923-03-31 · page 4 of 36
Judge — March 31, 1923 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# "Easter Feathers" by F. Miller This comic page uses anthropomorphic animals to satirize human social hypocrisy and inequality. The "NEXT!" panel mocks vanity at the barber shop. The "MUTUAL" section depicts ducks criticizing each other's smoking habits while engaging in similarly destructive behavior—a jab at people who lecture others about vices they themselves practice. The central panel shows chickens disturbed by a rabbit's Easter abundance, complaining that while they labor ("egg a day or the ax"), the rabbit thrives on minimal effort. "THE CHALLENGE" depicts a rooster taunting a larger opponent, suggesting foolish bravado. The satire targets class resentment, hypocrisy, and social inequality through animal characters, typical of Judge magazine's approach to contemporary social commentary.
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FASTER PEATHERS Drawn by F. Miller The Duck—Say, do you smoke? Well, you ought to do something to stunt your growth. MUTUAL “Hey! Barber! Turn off th’ juice. Billy Duck — I ordered a plain curl—not a singe!” Hello, old man, I see you're having a devil of a time shak- ing your shell, too! THE CHALLENGE “No, Biddy, it doesn’t seem right. With you and me it’s an egg “You big, long-legged bully! a day or the ax, while that rabbit gets by with a tawdry half dozen I’m just itchin’ for you to start around Easter time!” something!”