Judge, 1924-02-23 · page 34 of 36
Judge — February 23, 1924 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page features a comic dialogue titled "Modern George Washington's (Nothing But the Truth)" that satirizes various professions and social types through their contradictory claims to honesty. Each character makes an implausible denial: - A debutante claims never to have drunk whisky or been embraced - A bootlegger insists his illegal alcohol is legitimately "bonded" - An actor falsely claims 100 uninterrupted performances - A song writer denies plagiarizing from operas - A chorus lady claims never accepting payment except checks - A murderer denies using a brick weapon The satire plays on the irony of each speaker's profession or known behavior making their denials absurd. The title references Washington's mythical honesty, contrasting sharply with these modern lies. The bottom cartoon shows two people discussing mud as a beautifier, with the punchline suggesting mud hasn't improved even a turtle—a crude joke about cosmetics and vanity.
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