Judge, 1925-07-04 · page 11 of 36
Judge — July 4, 1925 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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# Content Analysis: Judge Magazine Page This page contains humorous observations about "firsts" rather than political satire. The top cartoon depicts a family caught in rain during a picnic, with the wife blaming her husband for agreeing to the outing—illustrating the text's point that "the first fourteen days of rain on your two weeks' vacation are the most annoying." The middle section lists various "first" experiences that are notably unpleasant: the first hundred years being hardest, crowded subway cars, disappointing theater lines, and bald men at summer shows. These are relatable, everyday frustrations presented as general life observations. The bottom includes a brief joke about "Simon Legree" (the villainous slave-owner from *Uncle Tom's Cabin*) being "facetiously called a traffic officer"—comparing traffic cops to tyrants. The "Bark-a-roll" section is a lighthearted song about hot dogs, their popularity despite health concerns, presented as entertainment rather than satire. Overall, this page prioritizes humor over political commentary.
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a picnic and you agreed! The First— LTHOUGH centenarians are never willing to admit it, the first hundred years are the hardest. Also: The first fourteen days of rain on your two weeks’ vacation are the most annoying. The first four rides on a merry-go- round are sufficient. The first twenty cars of a subway train are the most crowded. The last twenty are even more so. ‘The first two children are the old- est. This does not apply to families that start off with triplets. The first hundred people on line at the box office become disappointed when the standing room only sign is displayed. The others are around the corner and don't find out until much later. Their indignation is - verbal, including the profane. The first three rows at a summer revue contain the most baldness. Or, translated into statistics: Prac- tically one in every seat is a victim. The. first seventy-three payments are the hardest. Ask any install- ment collector. The first day in the month is the saddest for father. R. C. O'Brien His Wire—It’s all your fault, you bonehead! I merely suggested going on Let Henry Hicks command your pity, They put him on the house committee. faba sti dsdae ga, silent ee pays #510" €0CN ong petal (Se | pe cup! SIMON LEGREE Sometimes facetiously called @ traffic officer. Bark-a-roll (Song of the Hot Dogs) 1TH a little chowchow and a hearty “bowwow” And sauerkraut near in a bowl, Far better than custard are we when with mustard We're gently inlaid in a roll. To Chloés and Cleos in flivvers and Reos, To grandma and tiniest tot, On much traveled highways and weed-clustered byways We wink ‘neath our caption— “Red Hot!” In sunshine and drizzle we sputter and sizzle. We sing with the robin and lark. And when you come near us some- times you can hear us Emitting our heated dog bark. The learned physician—the keen dietitian Would order us laid on the shelf-- But Sundays and Mondays and week days and fun days, He also imbibes us himself! ALL. comicbooks.com