Judge, 1924-10-25 · page 8 of 36
Judge — October 25, 1924 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page from *Judge* contains political commentary and humorous quips typical of early 20th-century American satire. The top cartoon depicts a domestic dispute about drinking. The wife scolds Henry for bending his elbow (a period euphemism for drinking alcohol), while he claims he needs "exercise"—a joke about Prohibition-era drinking culture. The text references "ninety-six blind tigers," slang for illegal speakeasies operating despite Prohibition laws. "Candidate Dawes" likely refers to Charles G. Dawes, a prominent political figure of the 1920s-30s, mocking his blunt speaking style. The bottom cartoon shows acrobats catching a train, captioned "The 'Wonder Tumbling Trio' just catch the one-ten train for their vaudeville matinee"—illustrating vaudeville entertainment, popular in this era. The scattered quips mock women's education ("Epistles are wives of Apostles") and dating customs. Overall, the page reflects Prohibition-era American social anxieties and popular entertainment.
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Wild lions roam in Africa But right here in our town Are ninety-six blind tigers— Quite easy to be found! tat Candidate Dawes says that he calls a spade a spade. We were mpression that he called my shovel. England’s Russian policy seems to be dictated but not Red. rer A girl in the auto’s worth two on the porch—or a dozen, for that matter. Funnybones A girl I know thinks the Epistles are the wives of the Apostles. Wire—What's wrong with you, Henry, is that you bend your elbow too much. Husspanp—But, Aggie, I must take some exercise. CRuaRD OURC= comicbooks.com