Judge, 1925-10-17 · page 5 of 42
Judge — October 17, 1925 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Explanation for Modern Readers The top cartoon titled "Smatter, Pop?" satirizes newspaper distribution. An elderly man (labeled "Old-Fashioned Newspaper") struggles to pull a heavily-loaded truck filled with papers, while "Circulation" rides inside. The joke: modern newspapers have become so bloated with content and advertising that distribution itself is overwhelming. The accompanying "Facts About Newspapers" section humorously catalogs newspaper industry absurdities—racing editions, multiple versions, the difficulty of handling papers while smoking, and sensationalism. The final item mocks editors accepting dubious stories (like Columbus discovering "new lands") as advertisements. The overall satire critiques early 20th-century newspapers for prioritizing volume, speed, and profit over accuracy and practicality.
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Facts About Newspapers I ALL the newspapers printed in New York City in one day were spread out in Central Park the park department employees would have te work overtime. To-day’s news is to-morrow’s wrapping paper. There is one thing harder than rolling a cigarette with one hand, and that is hanging on to a strap with one hand and turning over and fold- ing your newspaper with the other. Many evening papers have racing experts, A racing expert is a fellow who can explain just why the horse he picked lost. Newspapers nowadays print things as soon as they happen. Some even go so far as to print things that never happen. There are all kinds of editions: Local, City, Late, Pink, Semi-final, Final, Complete Final, Home, Three Star, Green, Five Star, Extra and Unnecessary. A good murder is worth its weight R. C. O’Brien Edition™ The Bridge Club 9 girls were edi- tion the dirt.” Newspaper ““Smaiter, Pop?” —— \ Sup News Reporter IN THE 1490’s—A bird outside by the name of Chris Columbus claims he’s discovered wonderful new lands across the seas—how much shall I write on it? Eprtor—Nottadamthing—it’s probably a real estate publicity gag— let him pay for his advertising! comicbooks.com