Judge, 1924-11-01 · page 6 of 36
Judge — November 1, 1924 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **Top Cartoon:** A doctor reassures a patient that despite identical complaints, they have different doctors—a joke about medical repetition and the proliferation of practitioners. **"Rhymes of a Pedestrian":** Brief satirical verses about street accidents and urban dangers. The reference to "broken mudguard / For each light on Broadway" suggests early automobile traffic hazards in New York City. **"Immigration Note":** Social commentary suggesting Europeans criticize America while seeking entry—a jab at immigrant complaints about American conditions despite their desire to immigrate. **"Science Assists":** A humorous anecdote about a doctor (Wimpf) who runs down the narrator, then shows an X-ray of "endocrine glands" as scientific justification. The satire mocks pseudo-scientific excuses for reckless behavior. **Bottom illustration:** Appears unrelated—possibly accompanying separate content about hunting.
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