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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains a satirical article titled "Landscape, or Hays Fever" by W.M. Morris Houghton, mocking Will H. Hays, a prominent figure in early cinema (the text identifies him as involved in film industry disputes). The top cartoon shows a policeman stopping a car full of well-dressed men, with the caption "You can't park here!"—likely satirizing how Hays or similar authority figures enforced rules on the entertainment industry. The bottom illustration depicts a rough country road with a car, captioned "The roads are very rough, but isn't the view glorious?"—suggesting ironic commentary on uncomfortable conditions being tolerated for some perceived benefit. The accompanying text discusses potential government appointments and various professions (plumbers, stage stars, hat-check boys), using satirical proposals to critique public trust and professional competence during what appears to be post-election political maneuvering.

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© DOUBT there are many other IN businesses and professions suffering from some degree of popular distrust or criticism that would benefit by the ex- ample set. Burglary, for _ instance, Despite the romance and glamour with which this calling has been clothed and the sterling (household silver) characters who have risen from its ranks to positions of trust as chauffeurs and aldermen, it has undoubtedly incurred a certain amount of popular odium—enough to warrant the appointment of some “na- tionally prominent” arbiter and spokes- man who might interpret its objects and mpathetic spirit to a problems in a public otherwise impatient in its judg- ments, The Will the 3 manner of performing sk is especially recommended in the of burglary, Landis barks, but Will 's smiles and pleads—oh, so appeal- ingls After the November elections there ought to be, among high-tariff Congress- men, plenty of excellent talent available for the job. VERY one of the following occupa- 4 tions might benefit by the appoint ment of an eminent but understanding heart as a national interpreter of its ideals. We have indicated in each case a possible choice: PLumBers—Some Prominent Stomach SPECIALIST He will understand their art and also the superb daring with which they make out their bills. And he will be able to tims the full public benefit -room manner. give their vi of his best si Stace Stars—Tue Rev. Joun Roacu Srraton 2 Whom Heywood Broun has called i , “America’s leading candidate for heaven.” Pi — ! ig can oliceman—You can’t park heret He has already admitted he knows all . . about. stage therefore, he alone Landisease, or Hays Fever deemer; the theatrical producers have should be chosen to reconcile their tas Was A bers Weaken intrusted their souls to Augustus Thomas; heavenly aspirations (cf., their press Bi he STO AOU the restaurateurs are seeking their Landis, agents) with their earthly conduct, as he SBALL was sick and very the shining light who shall sanctify with — sees it. ppropriately turned to the bench his reputation the synthetic substances < for adoctor. Judge Landis now is they sell for food. Hart Cueck Boys—Henry Canor Lopcr It is difficult to say just why, but he seems the logical (how can we help it! be in sore need And now it is even being suggested to the publishers that they appoint a pooh-bah who will persuade the people candidate. And he ms both doctor and dictator. The movies had a sinking spell a hooked their arm in Will Hays’ for support. . The building material men have elected of their purity. sooner or later of a congenial occupation Franklin Roosevelt their savior and re- Where will this movement end? fully befitting his Back Bay dignity, RB Fucee_. “The roads are very rough, but isn’t the view glorious?” of vi shoul man, Boot WI minis a bea lion a this in proof at las Bryan supret behalf bootle, Gotr This astic | Rocket value | penny