Judge, 1925-01-03 · page 31 of 36
Judge — January 3, 1925 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three distinct cartoons and advertisements from an American satirical magazine. **Top cartoon** depicts a social etiquette lesson: a musician advises two men on conversation skills, warning against being too clever or discussing one's own interests. The satire mocks overly-formal social rules and the pretentiousness of advice literature popular in the early 20th century. **Middle cartoon** labeled "Stilts" uses an illustration of pedestrians precariously balanced on stilts amid traffic to satirize poor pedestrian safety practices. It's a visual pun suggesting that if people were more cautious crossing congested roads, accidents would decrease. **Right side** contains a substantial advertisement for International Correspondence Schools, promoting vocational training with the tagline "What would I do if I lost my job?" This reflects Depression-era anxieties about employment security. The page also advertises Cortez cigars ("for men of brains"), patent services, and a numismatic bank seeking old currency—typical period advertising alongside the editorial content.
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