Judge, 1925-06-13 · page 7 of 36
Judge — June 13, 1925 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page satirizes **why men join golf clubs** through humor and cartoons. The top cartoon mocks a police patrol car labeled "PATROL" speeding through the night, captioned about a gentleman having "no privacy." The joke suggests golf club membership provides escape from domestic life and police scrutiny—implying marital troubles drive membership. The middle section lists humorous reasons men join: business networking, helping wives socially, having legs for tennis, and genuinely loving golf. The "Epilaughs" section contains a mock epitaph for someone named "Hiram Hose" who loved golf more than life. The bottom cartoon shows two men observing a fallen tree, joking about the "rustling sigh"—likely referencing golf course mishaps or nature's interruptions to the game. The satire targets golf as both an escape and an obsession for American men.
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