Judge, 1924-10-18 · page 3 of 36
Judge — October 18, 1924 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page from Judge presents a satirical section titled "Judge Wants to Know"—a recurring feature posing absurdist questions about contemporary politics and culture. The questions reference early 20th-century figures and events: Kipling, Coolidge, La Follette, Hollywood's quietness, Will Hays (film industry censor), the K.K.K., and Mayor Hylan. The illustration below depicts a young woman asking a man about being "candid" during courtship—likely satirizing contemporary discussions about honesty in relationships or gender dynamics. The "Wants to Know" format's humor relies on readers recognizing topical references—politicians, cultural figures, and scandals of the moment—to understand the implicit critique. Without that contemporaneous knowledge, the specific targets and satirical points remain largely opaque to modern readers unfamiliar with this era's news cycle.
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“‘LIFE LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF JUDGE TO KNOW HAP'PINESS** WANTS IF Kipling would have written, “They're Hanging Danny Deever in the Morning.” if he had lived. in Chie WHY taxicab drivers are never arrested for speeding. ‘tte is going to wear his service stripes in his campaign. WHY Hollywood is so quiet these days and— JUST what Will Hays is doing WHY Mayor Hylan objects to pro- fane lar and LF he ever heard anyone describe his administration. WHAT has become of Mr. Vol- and his well-known Amend- ment, with his time. WHY the major. leagues don’t publish a “briber as a batting avers WHY the K. K. K. doesn’t run a Kandidate of its own. IF Coolidge will get the deaf and dumb vote. as well Younc Wire (engaging cook)—I say I want you to be candid-—do you think I'll suit you?