Judge, 1923-10-06 · page 3 of 36
Judge — October 6, 1923 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The main cartoon depicts **Columbus throwing his liquor supply overboard at the three-mile limit**—a reference to Prohibition enforcement. The three-mile limit was the boundary beyond which U.S. law couldn't reach, making it a haven for smugglers. Columbus, historically associated with voyages and discovery, becomes a vehicle for satirizing how people evaded alcohol restrictions by traveling beyond legal jurisdiction. The accompanying text includes humor about World Series statistics, insurance claims, and a story titled "The Desperado" about marital discord. The central cartoon labeled "Stranger in New York" satirizes urban life and social behavior, though specific details are unclear from the image quality. The satire primarily targets **Prohibition-era smuggling and the absurdity of enforcement**, using Columbus as an ironic historical figure.
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4 WITH WHICH 18 COMBINED LESLIE'S WEEKLY Columbus throws over his liquor supply at the three-mile limit. Pertinent Statistics About the Boxes of cough drops that will be sold The Desperado after the series is over, 6,001, World’s Series a8 by Lyle Heintz iy Lea'Conktin “She thinks her husband is awfully «Yr or rervse Jack he'll do something Nummer of men who will see the series, "st he the jolly old flatterer?” Said her father, “What'll he sr of men who would sce the ata His d their wives would let) them, Big square meals make round little boys. in- 1 he'll marry iter’s lips trembled—she sd her sash, “I'm afrai¢ Per A party of insurance men came to New York from Hartford to see the performance of “Home Fires,” under the impression that it was a lesson in incendiarism. rrr Violet—Why do you like the old songs be Will—Beeaus of each winning player's 400, Umpire’s share, 1,271 (pop bottles). Number of frankfurters sold, 201,112, T don’t have to r O ufGanes areal buy any new records { eee oft Caroinais during the se ul fanxecs Lose ty Lucey Suppers that will get cold, fs ef OM Reo INDIANS sug by Edgar Daniel Kramer 260, a ig 7 i! Visitors in press box, 951. Lrerriths cobbler, ( directed at ump 4 So Cal has said, Aided him In getting ahead. Out-of-town visitors who will have their pockets picked, 4,290. People who will be convine that the series is not on the level, 9161. People who will bet on the Wrong team, 9,161. Men who will get their heads cracked chasing balls hit into the stands, 7 As Lucey cobbled He would be fill The air with his views. There’s no denying He labored with vim, Stranger in New York—Well, bless my soul, And Cal owes his good they're making nice things in this city! Understanding to him.