Judge, 1925-11-28 · page 7 of 36
Judge — November 28, 1925 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page The top cartoon depicts a burglar caught in a home, with the caption "Pat! Pa, there's the burglar!" and the response "How many times have I told you not to point." This is a domestic humor joke about a child pointing at an intruder—the humor lies in the parent's exasperation at the child's rudeness even during a crisis. The "Hymn of Hate" by Alfred M. Terklune mocks Jones, an apparently well-known figure, through a list of irritating personality traits (always late, inefficient, etc.). The detailed complaints suggest Jones was a recognizable public figure, though the specific identity remains unclear without additional context. The right page contains satirical etiquette advice about a hanging, presented as a humorous invitation scenario, typical of Judge's dark social satire from this era.
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“Pst! “How Hymn of Hate NATE Jones, He’s always on time. He never has to run for a train. His children never get into trouble. He never goes two days without shaving. His boss thinks he is efficient. He is efficient. He always orders his coal well in advance. His sidewalk is always clear of snow in winter, He never tells of the DX stations he gets on the radio. His car is always shiny and he never has engine trouble. He never comes back with ‘That reminds me” when you tell him a story. The other day he made me see red. He had sent his lawn mower away to be sharpened and he borrowed mine. He broke it. And before he sent it back he had it repaired. T hate Jones. Alfred M, Terhune PDD A fighter like Dempsey has rarely been seen in the ring. Pa, there’s the burglar!” many times hare I told you not to point.” FUNNYBOVES/ t He who hesitates is tossed! — ) udge poys ¥5 for each one printed An example of good form and bad Sorm at a dinner party. 5 The Etiquette of Hanging By One Who Knows the Ropes NEN you receive a scented, crested, beautifully engraved invitation reading like this: Mr. and Mrs. Nebuchadnezzar Fish request the pleasure of your presence at the hanging of their daughter, Saphira Jane Wednesday Morning at Sunrise In the Hanging Gardens of Sing Sing Penitentiary, Ossining, New York RS.V.P. Omit Flowers Under no circumstances reply like this: “Sorry, can’t be with you. Too many other things are hanging fire atthe moment. You certainly gotta hand it to the cops these days,” or like this: “Mr. Ethelbert Klotz regrets he will be unable to attend the hanging of Miss Saphira Jane Fish, as he has already accepted an invitation to attend a jolly ‘tar and feather’ party given by the Rosenberg Post Num- ber Two, of the Herrin, IL, Ku Klux Klan,” or even like this: “Too bad Jane's getting it in the neck. I’m very sorry but I will be unable to hang around.” Hugh Wood comicbooks.com