Judge, 1925-07-04 · page 3 of 36
Judge — July 4, 1925 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This satirical page from *Judge* magazine presents "Ventures to Inquire"—rhetorical questions mocking public figures and institutions—alongside a classical-style cartoon labeled "At the Council of the Gods." The central illustration depicts classical deities (Venus, Jupiter, and others) discussing a small human figure—apparently representing a "Censor." Venus remarks he's "a new type of creature—particularly small and mean, and doesn't know anything," while Jupiter responds "make him a Censor," suggesting censorship is an absurd, contemptible institution. The surrounding questions reference contemporary figures: Abraham Lincoln and abolitionism, Patrick Henry's rhetoric, the Statue of Liberty, and Bryan (likely William Jennings Bryan). The satire criticizes censorship and pokes fun at various American political and cultural concerns, using classical mythology to mock modern governance.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
“DEATH, SLAVERY AND THE PURSUIT OF SADNESS” JUDGE | VENTURES TO INQUIRE WHAT it was that Abraham HOW Honest Abe would feel if he Lincoln was credited with abolish- knew’ that Bryan came from a place ‘ ing? called Lincoln, Neb.? bi WHETHER Patrick Henry, when | he said “Give Me Liberty or Give } ' Me Death,” had reference to a | magazine? WHETHER the Goddess of WHAT France thinks now of its Liberty has a sense of humor? gift of a certain famous statue? AT THE COUNCIL OF THE GODS Venus—Here's a new type of creature—particularly small and mean, and doesn't know anything. Jove—Oh, well, make him a Censor. comicbooks.com