Judge, 1925-11-07 · page 21 of 36
Judge — November 7, 1925 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains primarily **satirical jokes and a railroad advertisement**, not political cartoons. The left side features brief humorous quips mocking various targets: a dull entertainer, unemployed college graduates (their diplomas worthless), boxer Jack Dempsey, infidelity, and a man whose newfound prosperity makes him vain. These are generic social humor typical of 1920s magazines—poking fun at everyday absurdities rather than specific political figures. The dominant right-side content is a **Santa Fe Railway advertisement** for their California train service. It uses period imagery (Native American figure, a woman in classical dress) and emphasizes the route's scenic qualities and exclusive dining cars. The ad promotes the train as a prestigious way to reach California. The small illustrations accompanying the jokes are decorative rather than substantive commentary. Overall, this page blends entertainment with commercial messaging—typical of Judge's mixed-content format during this era.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
“Not very amusing is he?” “No, he couldn’t even entertain a doubt.” —Cauirornta PELIcan “Mother, what is that tramp doing with that piece of wrapping paper?” “Hush, darling, that is a college graduate with his diploma.” —Notre Dame Juggler PAH “Till tell you something you can’t wear out.” “Tl bite; Jack Dempsey?” “No, a hole in your pants,” —Texas Ranger FAH 1928—I live in Martha’s eyes. 1925—I don’t doubt it, old man; she has a sty in one of them. —Brown Jug PIS “Here comes Tom with a new hair cut. Must have gotten his al- lowance to-day!” “Yeh—prosperity always goes to that guy’s head.” —Washington Dirge Guz—Why all the bandage on Jones’s head? GuzzLe—Rotten bridge. “Break through?” “No, trumped his wife's ace,” —Texas RancER — Springtime begins Limited. Always ex: du ’ first-class. Santafke “all the way” -the shortest route - 'o to California- through a sun scent wid dy Fale ace ees ern canyon NUCH Calls co ane on the W. J. Black, Passenger Traffic Manager Santa Fe System Lines 1281 Railway Exchange, Chicago, Ill. Please send me Santa Fe picture-folders of trip to!