Judge, 1923-06-30 · page 3 of 37
Judge — June 30, 1923 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Cover, June 28, 1923 The main cartoon depicts a crowded street scene with diverse figures—men, women, and children in period dress—gathered around what appears to be a public speaker or authority figure. The caption emphasizes "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness," directly referencing the Declaration of Independence. The speaker's dialogue about "asserting our independence" while a crowd member yells about a wife suggests satirical commentary on American independence rhetoric versus domestic reality. This likely mocks the disconnect between grand patriotic ideals and ordinary citizens' mundane life struggles, particularly gender relations. The style and composition parody how Americans invoke founding principles while dealing with petty personal conflicts rather than genuine independence issues.
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JUN 28 1923 ©ci8579901 A SS Constructive Criticism by Cyril B. Egan “[™ GETTING very tired of coming to . you are too darned inde- suit me!” . Your name's too long!” n lovely humor to-night! Anything else you don’t like about me?” “Oh, lots of things! “You're going to shake me, the “On the contrary—in order to obviate the tiresome necessity of coming to sec you, in order to shorten your name, and reduce you toa state of abject vassaldom I am going to take you! When, my dear, will you be at liberty to marry me?" a WITH WHICH IS COMBINED LESLIE “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” Any Takers? We'll bet Sir Arthur couldn't fool Holmes or the doctor with his ghost stories! Saal A flapper wearing the new fashionable footgear, bright red. slippers, draws a murmur from the cake-eater on the corner—"Hot Dogs.” aad Madge—Why are you sorry you came to this place! Marjorie—The damp sea air has made my $75 permanent wave look like 30 cents. sae “What's new in styl “The girls are showi summer.” g their arms this JUDGE S WEEKLY Drawn by SHANKS. Speaker—This is the glorious day when we should all assert our independence! Voice from crowd—Jed, I think I hear yer wife callin’ ye! What a Boy Likes to Help His Mother Do by Edmund J. Kiefer Gus cocoanut. Serape out the frosting dish. Test fudge. Sugar doughnuts. Shell nuts. Sample fresh cookies. Get the last drop out of the syrup can. Chop figs. Pop corn. Measure out brown sugar. ae Pauline—Why do you - object _ to Harold? He gets a good salary as a sales man and is a poet to boot! Pauline’s Papa—Very well. that it’s done. Tl see comicbooks.com