Judge, 1924-10-25 · page 4 of 36
Judge — October 25, 1924 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The top cartoon depicts the "Helzfyre Match Factory" exploding, satirizing a real industrial disaster. The illustration shows a building with matches and debris flying outward, with a figure amid the chaos. This references actual match factory explosions that were common workplace hazards in the early 20th century, often caused by the highly flammable phosphorus used in match production. The cartoon likely critiques inadequate factory safety regulations and working conditions. The page also contains humorous advice column entries and social commentary jokes typical of Judge's satirical content. The "Funnybones" section offers lighthearted observations about human behavior and relationships rather than political commentary. The overall page reflects Judge's mix of industrial-age social criticism and genteel humor aimed at middle-class readers.
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HELZFYRE || MATCH FACTORY | FOR THE BOOK OF ETIQUETTE Where to smoke a pipe Rhymes of a Pedestrian Funnybones She saves a lot of time, does Carrol— She sticks her nose in the flour barrel. “Till fewer autos pass,” said Si “['ll stand right here, you bet!” Unless old Si has changed his mind He’s standing right there yet. R. C. 0. aed ill pay $5 for cach one printed rr ‘Fudge will pay 85 fo Brainard—Does Hartman drink to excess? Brainless—Well, I reckon he does. He drinks to purty nigh everything Banal Married men will admit that women’s rights are not to be laughed ither are their left hooks to the jaw. sae Mr. Bore—Do you really believe that absence makes the heart grow fonder? Miss Sweet (pointedly)—Well, you might try it for two or three months! Pao “So they’re engaged at last? Well, I'm sure she'll make him a good wife.” “T believe she will, But it’s a question whether she can make him a good husband.” think of him yet? Free Advice N VER tell a traffic cop, in an argument about speeding, he’s a pie-faced mutt. Never try to kick the Prince of Wales in the shins because he refuses to shake your hand. Never insist. on paying a heavy dinner check unless you absolutely mean it. Never get on a soapbox in an en- deavor to out-talk your local Con- gressman. It can’t be done. Never soak a judge in the eye as he’s about to sentence you. Never try to beat a taxicab across the reet. er go to the opera for a good sleep. Try the movies and if you have any luck you won't sit next to a fellow who reads the subtitles out loud. Never hit your janitor in the nose unless you've already moved, hav left no forwarding address and have an automobile waiting to speed you away. Nat N. Dorf.xan sae In the ruins of an old church excavators found a queer-shaped basket filled with buttons. It must have been a collection plate. Tue Doctor—Have you told that young pup what I His Davcuter—Yes, Daddy, and he says you’re wrong in your diagnosis as usual! comicbooks.com