Judge, 1926-01-02 · page 4 of 36
Judge — January 2, 1926 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Explanation for Modern Readers The top cartoon satirizes American optimism about business success. A figure labeled "Not open for BUSINESS" displays "SUCCESS" in a window—a visual contradiction suggesting that business success remains inaccessible despite American confidence. The character wants "two cents worf of cat meat," highlighting economic hardship and modest purchasing power during this period. Below are lighter pieces: "Krazy Krack Songs" offers humorous song titles ("Yes, sir, Asthma baby!"), and "Ballads of a Bachelor" presents romantic advice in verse form. The bottom illustration showing 1926 vehicles represents New Year's optimism about modern transportation and progress. The page reflects 1926 American attitudes—mingling economic anxiety with faith in technological advancement and popular entertainment.
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open for | BUsUnEsS “T wants two cents woit of cat meat!” On Christmas Eve Ma hung up the kiddie’s stockings. Pa hung up the storekeepers. Ballads of a Bachelor Toa Young Man in Love way it with flowers, Say it with sweets, Say it with kisses, ‘And say it with eats. K Say it with diamonds, Say it with drink, But whatever you do, Don’t say it with ink. R. C. O'Brien Pao He was an American dentist, of painless extraction. The New Year HAT’s a new year without a few predictions? We submit the following, and what’s more we stand behind them. In 1926 the movies, the theater, baseball, football, hockey, tennis, golf, and a half dozen more will enjoy the most successful season in history. ‘Twelve (12) novelists who are sure to revolutionize modern literature will be uncovered. There will be a day in 1926 which was the hottest on that particular date for the last forty-three years. There will be a day in 1926 which was the coldest on that particular date for the last forty-four years. A great many people will ride in the subways, 1,500,000 parents will state that they were never allowed to do any- thing like that when they were chil- dren. A new popular song will be written and become quite popular. Parke Cummings Krazy Krack Songs Have you heard the Asthma song? “Yes, sir, Asthma baby!” PA “What is the name of the species I have just shot?” demanded the amateur hunter of his guide. “Well, sir,” returned the guide, “T’ve just been investigating and he says his name is Smith.” comicbooks.com