Judge, 1924-08-16 · page 3 of 36
Judge — August 16, 1924 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Historical Context for Modern Readers This page from *Judge* magazine satirizes the **Ku Klux Klan** through the heading "Judge Ku Klux Number." The illustration depicts robed KKK members—identifiable by their characteristic white hoods and burning cross emblems on their chests. The "Notice to Klansmen" warning at the top is ironic: it mockingly advises KKK members to visit a judge's office, suggesting legal consequences for their activities. The suggested song titles are parodies of popular tunes, repurposed with anti-KKK lyrics (e.g., "K-K-K-Katie" becomes a mocking reference to the Klan's initials). The label "The Suspect" under the group drawing indicates the entire Klan is portrayed as criminal. This represents *Judge*'s editorial stance against the Klan during a period of significant Klan activity in American history.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
© 18623124 NOTICE TO KLANSMEN—In case of ire, WALK, do not run, to the nearest JuvGe office. This office, with every seat occupied, can be emptied in three seconds. JUDGE | KU KLUX NUMBER SuaGestep Soncs FoR KLANSMEN “Yes, We Have No Pajamas!” “Trish I was in Divi.” “Jerusalem.” “Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?” “It's Three o° Klux in the Morning.” “All Koons Look Alike to Me.” “In the Sheet Bye and Bye.” “T'm Always Chasing Hebrews.” “Fifteen Men ona Dead Man's Chest.” i “It Klur to Me Like a Big Night : “K-K-K-Katie.” ager Oe GAG NSIS “Home, Sheet Home.” “Rock-a-By Abie in the Tree Top.” “Put on Your Old White Bonnet.” “Throw Out the Clothesline.” The Suspect