Judge, 1923-09-08 · page 13 of 36
Judge — September 8, 1923 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis for Modern Readers This page from *Judge* magazine contains early 20th-century humor mocking automobiles and road safety concerns. **Top cartoon**: Shows an absurdly overloaded vehicle (resembling a ship on wheels) carrying multiple passengers and cargo. The joke plays on the novelty and chaos of early motoring—a "cruise" that rained constantly, punning on automobile terminology. **Middle jokes**: Brief quips about engagement rings, bank cashiers, golf, and prohibition (illegal alcohol). These reference contemporary concerns: President Coolidge's hobby was apparently hay pitching, not golf. **Bottom cartoon**: Depicts animals (appears to be representing motorists) protesting with signs demanding "underground crossings" and "equal rights on the Macadam highway." This satirizes a "concerted movement" by those opposing automobiles—likely pedestrians and horse-drawn-vehicle advocates demanding safety measures against the new threat of motor vehicles. The overall message: Early automobiles were chaotic, dangerous nuisances to traditional road users seeking protection through government intervention.
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