Judge, 1926-02-27 · page 24 of 36
Judge — February 27, 1926 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising for Judge magazine art prints** (left side) and **humorous content** (right side). The main satirical piece, "The Cheer Leaders," mocks sensationalist newspaper headlines of the era. It lists dramatic crimes and scandals ("Man cracks joke then kills his wife," "Girl kidnaped by handsome brute") that dominated newspapers, then sarcastically notes the *only* arrest reported was "Brother John for speeding"—implying newspapers obsess over trivial traffic violations while ignoring serious crimes. The cartoons and jokes below satirize **college fraternity culture**, with references to Greek letter organizations (Sigma Phi, Chi Psi, D.K.E., etc.). One piece mocks a high schooler yearning for college fraternity life. Another jokes about an English professor who's "never been to England"—absurd authority without real knowledge. The bottom cartoon depicts a woman's "unconscious grace"—likely satirizing affected femininity or obliviousness. Overall, the page targets **journalistic sensationalism** and **collegiate pretension**, common Judge magazine targets.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
ART PRINTS from JUDGE & “SATURDAY NIGHT” By Kernan A new Boy and Dog picture, which will, we are sure, be enthusiastically received: Printed from the en- gevers original plates on Heavy Art Mat, size 34 x 1134 inches. Prints will be carefully packed and sent postpaid upon receipt of 50 Cents each “HELP YOURSELF” By Enoch Bolles An attractive reproduction in full color, from the engraver's original plates, printed on Heavy Art Mat size 8% x 11% inches. Prints will be sent carefully packed and postpaid upon receipt of 50 Cents each “THE SPANISH BARK” By J. D. Gleason A fine reproduction in brilliant coloring, that will appeal to all who love the sea. Prints are 735 x 9 inches. Carefully packed and sent postpaid 50 Cents each All 3 for $1.15 JUDGE Art Print Department 627 West 43d St. New York, N. Y. Seen in the Newspapers “Coppers raid a den of vice.” “Thieves despoil the same house twice.” “Bootleg whisky takes its toll.” “Killer dies in manner droll.” “Man cracks joke then kills his wife.” “Jumps off bridge to end his life.” “Thieves again escape with loot.” “Girl kidnaped by handsome brute.” “Chinese are again at war.” “Bigamist swears ‘Nevermore!’ ” “Woman kills love's other wife.” “Convict dies while under knife.” The lone arrest we note in reading Is that of Brother John for speeding. —C.C. N.Y. Mercury Canal I long for the line of a Sigma Phi, To dance like an S. P. E.; To string the girls like a true Chi Psi And smoke like a D. K. E. I'd like to love like an old D. U., To be a Kappa Delta Rho; Td like to flirt like an Alpha Sig, But I’m still in high school you know. —Middlebury Blue Baboon Sas “Our English professor doesn’t know what he is talking about.” “How cum?” “He's never been to England.” —Carnegie Puppet The weigh of a man with a maid. —Penn Puncu Bow. halal My girl thinks that a fairy tale is the stern of a boat. —Cornell Widow Unconscious Grace. —S. Cauirornia Wampus comicbooks.com