Judge, 1925-11-14 · page 26 of 37
Judge — November 14, 1925 — page 26: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two pieces: **Left side:** A Wurlitzer musical instrument advertisement. The headline mocks someone ("Bill Carole") who "couldn't play a note" but now earns $100—implying the Wurlitzer's ease of use transformed them into a paying musician. It's a straightforward product ad with a free-trial coupon. **Right side:** A satirical article titled "Higher Education" about Purdue University establishing a formal "cheering" course. The satire critiques the absurdity of institutionalizing college pep rallies—depicting an instructor teaching elaborate cheering techniques with the same seriousness as academic subjects like physics and chemistry. The joke escalates ridiculously: students learn megaphone technique, handsprings, and vocal exercises until "the college burns down" from their enthusiasm. The final caption references "the famous Yale Bowl" (Yale's football stadium), extending the joke to mock collegiate athletic culture more broadly. **Overall:** The page satirizes how American universities prioritize football spectacle and student cheering over actual academics.
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