Judge, 1925-01-31 · page 7 of 36
Judge — January 31, 1925 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two distinct pieces: **"Justifiable Homicide"** (top): A comedic dialogue between a businessman and an office worker about life's disappointments. The worker complains the world treats him poorly; the businessman responds that he should "take the downs with the ups." When the worker mentions "Ecclesiastical" matters, the businessman says everything's fine. The worker then threatens violence over "transportation conditions in Spain," prompting the businessman to fight back. The cartoon illustrates frustration with managing employee complaints—a relatable office humor piece about workplace tension and the difficulty of maintaining patience with perpetually dissatisfied workers. **Lower section**: Advertisement for "Funnybones" candy and a poem "Inter Nos" about Miss Jane, an educated woman (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) who's intellectually brilliant but socially awkward—satirizing overeducated women as unpleasant companions.
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