Judge, 1924-12-20 · page 4 of 36
Judge — December 20, 1924 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page is primarily **Christmas content and advertising** rather than political satire. The main elements include: 1. **"The Christmas Spirit"** - A short anecdote about an old-timer opening pre-war whiskey, celebrating traditional Christmas excess. 2. **A large illustration** showing Santa delivering toys (including toy trains and vehicles) to a cottage, with the caption "If all of little Donald's Christmas requests had been granted." This appears to be humorous domestic satire about excessive gift-giving rather than political commentary. 3. **"Christmas Greeting Cards to Accompany Gift"** - A collection of lighthearted verse cards for giving with presents, addressed to various family members. 4. **A "Funnybones" joke** about silk stockings. The page reflects early-to-mid 20th century consumer culture and family gift-giving customs, with no apparent political references or caricatures of public figures.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS! The Christmas Spirit “This,” chuckled the Old-timer, as he opened a bottle of genuine pro- war stuff, “is what I call a real Merry XX. Query “What is your wife giving herself. > 7 s my ef ey ly an | from you this Christmas?” fi g Women are like houses, It is difficult to distinguish the young ones from the old ones that have i | been newly shingled and painted. Sa: ee aes Be eee | | | Funnybones Santa Claus is the only man who pays any attention to silk stock- ings when there is nothing in them. If all of little Donald's Christmas requests had been granted. \ Tadge will pay $5 for cach ane printed Christmas Greeting Cards To Accompany Gift To Mrs. Finic Key We» bought this vase at X's; And if it really vexes, They'll change it for some other brie-a-brac. We made things easy for you Since such things often bore you: We said we kind o” thought you'd bring it back! To Aunt Jane Pricer We send herewith a bonnet— Don't ask the price: it's on it! To Uncle Zeph ou'll find some stog For querulous old fogies Like you! To Cousin Hettie Crash aprons—half a dozen From Isobel and Gus: We're getting even, cousin, For what you'll wish on us. To the Cook | This wrist watch, Aunt Jemima, | Cost three cold beans at Clegg’s: We trust it makes you time a Minute longer on the eggs! Kin—Now if y're th’ real goods, scoot up th’ chimley! Roswell J. Powers comicbooks.com