Judge, 1925-05-23 · page 2 of 36
Judge — May 23, 1925 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# "Who's Who in Judge" - Barksdale Rogers This page introduces Barksdale Rogers, described as "America's only feminine humorist artist." The text emphasizes her unusual status as a woman working in a male-dominated field—she's notably never written a "mammy song," studied art in Paris at Julien's academy, and drove an ambulance during World War I. The cartoon shows Rogers at an easel, paintbrush in hand, displaying her work. The "Judge" reference suggests she's been contributing to the magazine's artistic output. The piece celebrates her professional accomplishments while the somewhat patronizing tone ("Ladies and Gentlemen, allow us to introduce") reflects early-20th-century attitudes toward women in creative professions, treating her gender as her primary distinguishing characteristic rather than her artistic merit alone.
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aa StS RENTS NE AE ST WHO’S WHO IN JUDGE BARKSDALE ROGERS ADIES and Gentlemen, allow us to introduce Miss Barksdale Rogers, America’s only feminine humorist artist! Miss Rogers was born in Macon, Georgia, and claims the unique distinction of never having written a mammy song in her life. Instead, she went to Paris and studied art at Julien’s. During the War she drove an ambulance and since then has been helping to put JUDGE over the top! dress ER. Crowe & Compaay, Inc. New Yo comicbooks.com