Judge, 1925-02-07 · page 7 of 36
Judge — February 7, 1925 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two distinct pieces: **"I Know a Girl"** (top): A humorous column by Carroll describing a politically-minded young woman. She admires Texas governor Ma Jinnett (newly elected), considers Bryan a "leftover," and views Coolidge as pretentious. She favors candidates with "liquor and good music." The piece mocks female voters as inconsistent and frivolous—suggesting they base political opinions on entertainment value rather than policy. This reflects 1920s skepticism about women's voting rights (granted in 1920). **Lower illustrations**: Show a lady in an automobile accident claiming "knucklers—in the wrong neighborhood," followed by a "Recompense" anecdote about drowning survival, and a "Krazy Kracks" advertisement. The satire targets both politicians (through the girl's dismissive characterizations) and newly-enfranchised women voters.
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