Judge, 1924-07-19 · page 5 of 36
Judge — July 19, 1924 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Political Cartoon Analysis This Judge magazine page satirizes early 20th-century American pastimes and celebrity culture. The central cartoon panel mocks golf's popularity among scientists and intellectuals, depicting them playing rather than pursuing serious work—labeled "Scientists are devoting their attention to golf." The surrounding vignettes appear to parody radio broadcasting and mass media entertainment, showing various figures engaged in leisure activities with labels like "The Nipper Club" and "Radio Rescue." The "When Al Was a Boy" section profiles an early American figure (likely Al Smith, given context), presenting anecdotes about his youth. The humor relies on period-specific references to entertainment, radio programming, and social anxieties about Americans prioritizing recreation over productive work—concerns typical of early 1920s satirical commentary.
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re Sir vet just ‘ap. > If Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Had Been Broadcasted pes is station WHY, New York City. You have just listened to “Oh, Susanna,” by Stephen Collins Foster, played by the Stevens House Orchestra, his concludes their program for. this If you have enjoyed their music, and we know you have, won't you them a line and. tell sss them care of this alternoon, drop them "so? Addr Please stand by for our next feature: an address by President. Lincoln direct. by wire from the battlefield of Gettysburg. This is station WIY, vou will hear our announces station, Tn a moment at Gettys- burg. d afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. The microphone into which [am talking s stationed directly before the speakers’ tuble on the temporary platform erected on the battlefield expressly for this o« sion, You will hear the President's voice na moment, President Lincoln delivers his famous address.) This is station WHY, New York City. You have just’ heard an President Lincoln direct by the Gettysburg battlefield. all who listened in were deeply impressed address by wire from T am sure by our Chief Executive's thrilling words, And now we have a real treat for the kiddies, Miss Muffet. the Story Lady, talking through the courtesy of the Kernalettes Breakfast. Food Company. will relate “How Jack-in-the-Beanstalk Grew Strong Enough to Kill the Great Big Giant.” Tam sure the mothers will enjoy this as much as the youngsters, R. C. O'B. Miss Muffet— “My love is like a red, red rose.” INSURING = correct ScoRE caRD When Al Was a Boy Intimate Stories of the Early Great Men Al Smith had fear of Indians. HEN a boy, a great \ circus came to his town one day and Al's: father took him to one of the performances. “Want to stay for the Wild West show. son?” said the elder Smith. “No, sir.” Al replied. “TL don’t want to have anything to do with Indians.” And even now you know how he feels toward Tammany. An interesting story is told of Al when Heh to the store for some groceries. he was a boy of ten. 1 been sent It was a hot, dusty day and the store was more than a mile from Al's home. quently he was exhausted when he re- turned. As he entered the kitchen, Al uttered these words: Conse- ‘@ Scientists are devoting their attention to golf Lives of EEE saat shut Pm dry!” This is believed to be the only time that Al ever expressed such a sentiment Those who know AL Smith to-day through and ; rd some one quote the old saying, “The Cz SI only to the Lowells and = the Low k only to God.” “Those old Lowells better not try to get friendly with me,” dainfully. through. » he overhe: Al sneered dis- His greatest. trial has been the refusal of his family to consent to changi name to Smythe. J. ceed t Flanper—Do you believe in free lov Second Flapper—Heavens, no! Me for the liberal spenders. comicbooks.com