Judge, 1924-09-27 · page 4 of 36
Judge — September 27, 1924 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two unrelated pieces: **"When Calvin Was a Boy"** (top): A biographical sketch about Calvin Coolidge's youth, emphasizing his work ethic and patriotism. It describes young Calvin refusing a bonus for cutting wood and later defending Congress against a neighbor's criticism. The anecdote reinforces Coolidge's reputation for quiet industriousness and respect for government—qualities being promoted during his presidency. **"Located"** (bottom): A satirical poem mocking an absent "end-seat hog"—likely a social commentary on inconsiderate public behavior. The accompanying sketches show people relaxing or lounging in theater or public seating. Both pieces reflect Judge magazine's mix of biographical hagiography and social satire typical of the 1920s-30s era.
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Experty Woorr—Perhaps I should tell thee, Agnes, I’m a somnambulist. Aq@nes—And is it too much for thee to change thy religious persuasions? Located HAT has become of the end-seat hog, Where, oh, where, has he gone, my dear? Do you remember how he’d squat, And make us climb over him yesteryear? Has he passed out with the dodo bird Or like a dream that we would forget? No such luck! Like the income tax He’s everlastingly with us yet. What has become of the end-seat hog? Has he grown ‘wiser? reformed? Has he relinquished his porcine ways Because of the manner in which we stormed? _ Has the selfishness of his little soul Fled to a distant and dim abode? No such luck! He now owns a car, And he’s the demon who hogs. the road. E. DK. Has he Getting Distance. When Calvin Was a Boy Intimate Stories of the Early Lives of Great Men “(“atvin,” said Pa Coolidge one day, “if you get busy on that wood- pile and cut it all up into kindling, I’ll give you a bonus.” “Father,” replied the sturdy young- ster, “I ask no reward for doing my duty. Patriotism cannot be bought.” He got the job. One day young Cal was seated on the cracker box in the country store of the little village where he lived. A friend of his father’s entered. “Howdy,” said the rustic. “Fine, thanks,” replied the boy. “Cal, you talk too much,” the neighbor admonished. The boy blushed with mortification and never after indulged his tendency toward talkativeness. When he was twelve years old, Calvin overheard a neighbor saying very unkind things about Congress. Instantly the boy flared up. “I don’t care what you say!” he cried. “Congressmen and Senators are the wisest men on earth and I hope they never adjourn!” As we know, the passing years have not diminished this feeling of admira- tion. J.C. E. “Vice-President, Norman Anthony, Secretaty,uJoxeph T. Cooney. Assistant 1 reasurer usr vs sou ss, comicbooks.com