Judge, 1924-09-13 · page 35 of 72
Judge — September 13, 1924 — page 35: what you’re looking at
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This is a satirical advertisement soliciting reader contributions. The cartoon depicts someone using a *Judge* magazine cover as protection against the Ku Klux Klan—specifically, suggesting the magazine's cover could serve as a makeshift KKK hood to disguise oneself. The joke is dark anti-Klan satire: it mocks both the Klan's prevalence as a threat and the magazine's perceived ineffectiveness, implying *Judge* is so worthless that its only practical use would be impersonating a Klansman to escape persecution. The magazine invites readers to suggest other "practical uses" for *Judge*, paying $10 per accepted idea. This reflects the 1920s resurgence of the KKK as a visible social menace, and *Judge*'s editorial stance mocking racist organizations through absurdist humor. The advertisement is simultaneously promoting reader engagement while delivering pointed political commentary about anti-Black terrorism.
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NEW USES FOR JUDGE! COVER PROTECTION If you find the Klan is after you, take the Ku Klux cover and use it for a hood. Guaranteed results. $10 FOR EACH IDEA ACCEPTED JUDGE is not only a Gloom Chaser and Blues Blotter! It has just as many practical uses as any other Household Article! Above is a very good example. What's your suggestion? JUDGE will pay $10 for each one accepted and it will be illustrated by one of our Artists. Any number of suggestions may be submitted but none will be returned. SEND YOUR SUGGESTIONS TO THE “NEW USES EDITOR” OF JUDGE 627 West 43d Street, New York City