Judge, 1925-10-03 · page 12 of 36
Judge — October 3, 1925 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **Top Cartoon ("Footpad"):** A man chases away a burglar or thief ("footpad" is period slang for robber). The joke is visual slapstick humor about crime. **Bottom Cartoon ("First Casualty"):** Two men discuss automobile accidents. One explains his injuries came from teaching his wife to drive—implying wives are dangerous drivers. His companion refused such a task. This reflects 1920s anxieties about women entering the workforce and gaining independence (women's suffrage was recent—1920). The "joke" relies on sexist stereotypes about female incompetence at driving, presented as common wisdom of the era. **Right Column ("Periods and Exclamations!"):** A descriptive piece about an elaborate new building with luxury amenities: Italian Renaissance gardens, Gothic touches, gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course, library, and nursery services. The text emphasizes expensive architectural sophistication and modern recreational facilities available to members or residents. This appears promotional rather than satirical. The page reflects 1929 attitudes: casual sexism, car-culture anxieties, and celebration of leisure amenities for the wealthy.
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( gp ee G2 Foorrap—By gosh, he got away! Eaatents “la ( i Ui Wi WW ee Periods and Exclamations! aang ' to NY in oer a N 44 : ; ‘ ii y Hf tT was a lovely autumn day in the wT J fall of 1929 and I stopped for a moment outside of the resplendent building. “Come in a moment,” shouted the jovial occupant, and I willingly obeyed his cheerful injunc- tion. He led me through the first floor. “This,” he remarked, pointing to the garden, “is built solely along Italian Renaissance lines. You'll notice the influence in the curve of that arch. The second tier has just a slight touch of the Gothic, while the entire front—where the roses grow, is faintly reminiscent of colo- nial America.” “Beautiful,” I murmured. “Must have cost a pretty penny.” “Yes, it was expensive,” came the reply, “but the finest part of the place is our gymnasium, swimming pool and tennis courts. Even at that, we haven’t overlooked the golfers, for we’re just opening up a new eighteen hole golf course in the rear, where the Noodle Factory formerly stood. ‘There’s a complete library in the rear, with restrooms and even bedrooms for those desir- First Casuatry—What happened to you? _ ing to stay overnight, while we have “Been teaching my wife to drive the car.” a nursery in charge of a trained “Ah, ha! Why didn’t you act sensibly, as I did? Mine wanted me nurse to take care of the children to teach her, and I refused.” while you. ... comicbooks.com