Judge, 1925-09-19 · page 5 of 36
Judge — September 19, 1925 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **Main Cartoon ("Epilaughs"):** This features a dark humor "obituary" section. The accompanying illustration depicts a man in a precarious position suspended over a dangerous cliff with a coiled snake, apparently illustrating the text's reference to a gentleman from Philadelphia who "wandered around" in a slumber and couldn't be aroused—so "we buried him deep in the ground." **"Seeing America Worst":** A satirical book labeled "BARNUM was right!" references entering Miami, Florida, suggesting P.T. Barnum's famous quote about "sucker" tourists—implying Miami attracts gullible visitors. **Remaining Content:** Includes humorous questions about swimming lessons, a Scottish joke about tipping, and a poem critiquing life guards' seasonal work habits and leisure activities. The overall tone reflects early 20th-century American satirical humor targeting middle-class follies and tourist behavior.
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Ou Q This gentleman came from Philly; Ina slumber he wandered around. We found we couldn’t arouse him, So we buried him deep in the ground. es os UEW714 tbo Za vente cuit esha y, unidt Sage pays $5 fOr each One prin otal, Garages are beginning to display signs, “Drive Carefully! Don’t Hit aChild!” Are the motorists getting sporty? Isthisa game law? When are children in season? Presumably if you hit a person under five feet you have to throw him back. A certain wealthy friend of ours has purchased a small city which he will stock with pedestrians and use as a game park during the closed season, he says. But it’s our guess that there will be a lot of poaching. Our Question Department Q—How many lessons will I need to learn to swim?—Anna K. A—We cannot tell until we see your photograph. A Scotchman gave a waiter a tip. The horse lost. ‘CTudge will pay $5 for each one printed Our serial story writer, from force of habit, forsakes his wife in a perilous position. SEEING Qs Query AMERICA WORST ~>s ay ee ere cite I know one hears from every mouth Vacation anecdotes. I know the leaves fall from the trees, And skies are not so blue— il pil Ny OU are now BARNUM .: . But won’t some one assist me,please— = entering was right! What do the life guards do? MIAMI, 4 In brilliant sun the life guards bask And gather summer tan. (As if this were a fitting task To give a healthy man?) But in the winter’s colder clime No life guards loaf or lurk— Oh, can it be in winter time That life guards really work? comicbooks.com,