Judge, 1925-09-12 · page 4 of 37
Judge — September 12, 1925 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of This Judge Magazine Page The main cartoon, "Modern Ordeals: Testing the faith of unburned Christian Scientists," satirizes Christian Science by depicting practitioners suffering various mishaps—a man struck by a pole, another burned at a stake, people drowning—while apparently trusting in faith rather than practical intervention. The satire mocks Christian Scientists' reliance on spiritual healing over medical treatment, a common criticism of the faith movement in early 20th-century America. The surrounding content includes humorous classified advertisements ("Situations Wanted") and satirical verses. One notes the Mayor of Bradley Beach banning Charleston dancing due to reported broken shins—poking fun at both the dance craze and moral panic of the 1920s. Overall, this page reflects Judge's satirical approach to contemporary social movements and moral anxieties.
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Ballads of a Husband On Good Behavior Y wire is very kind to me, There is no finer girl than she, She is as sweet as she can be— But only when we've company. R.C. OB. Ford could name his cars Pyorrhea now, Four out of every fire has one, Factge will poy 85 for cach one printed MODERN ORDEALS Testing the faith of sunburned Christian Scientists. The Mayor of Bradley Beach, New Jersey, has banned Charleston dancing because he says so many cases of broken shins have been re- ported. Obviously just another case of political protection for the lower joints. " “Don't answer LAUG wt SN Cee ehe vv The moon shines down on John Smith's tomb, And mournful breezes blow. But John sees not the moonshine now, And he always loved it sol no butter Situations Wanted 1X-DAY bicycle rider wants work Sundays. Ambitious. Valet, at present unemployed and sober, seeks work. Can also butle. Domino instructor, sixty-five years’ experience, will teach the fascinat- ing game to anybody. Write for appointment. Rate, two cents a spot. Cornetist, extra loud, will practice in any apartment for a flat rate of $1 per spasm. Just the thing if you have any musically inclined neighbors that you want to get hunk on, Maan, stone deaf, would like to hear of something good. R. C. O'Brien Venice Ive heard of the wonders of Venice, I’ve heard and I don’t mean perhaps, From my wife who is there and she writes me About sheiky Venetian chaps. I've heard of the wonders of Venice And by VeniceI donotmean Rome, But what I would know about Venice Is Venice my wife coming home? Jack Shuttleworth PuotocrarxEer—Say, will you peo- ple subscribe for a new chandelier Sor our church? FourtH Man From THE Lerr— Yeh, but where you gonna get some- body to play on it once you get it? comicbooks.com