Judge, 1926-03-13 · page 5 of 36
Judge — March 13, 1926 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains humor and advertisements rather than direct political commentary. The top section satirizes C.C. (likely Calvin Coolidge), mocking a "Liberty" contest awarding prizes—crown, chin, and eyes—by requiring "twenty-five 'thou'" (archaic speech). The joke ridicules pompous prize contests and Coolidge's known taciturn manner. The main cartoon, "If It Happened To-Day," depicts a small figure (Kid David) challenging a giant, comparing modern disputes to biblical David vs. Goliath. The satire suggests contemporary conflicts lack meaningful stakes—Kid David notes there "ain't enough percentage money in th' house." Below is a humorous illustration of someone ice skating per doctor's orders, showing comedic mishap. The page also includes "Lizzie Labels" advertising and Modern Advertising copy, making this primarily entertainment-focused content.
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C. C. Assumes Comedy Role L2="'s at it again with a prize For piecing up presidents— crown, chin and eyes; If you can use part of twenty-five “thou,” Carpe this diem—collect here and now! Twenty-nine prexies (like Gaul, in three parts Divided, then shuffled and given fresh starts) Plead for integrity, tears in their eyes— The forehead and lips must be two other guys! Staid Massachusetts looks on half- amazed; Pity Vermont, by the spectacle crazed; All of the Union, agog and aghast, Views, Calvin Coolidge a cut-up at last! AZZIE ( IABELS The little Brown Chugg. JUDGE pays $5 for each one pr Modern Advertising AStRinINGLy dressed, extremely short-skirted young woman sat down in the street car and crossed her legs. The stares of the apprecia- . . ., tive passengers across the aisle were . Kip Davin—I said—no fight—they ain't enough percentage money calmly ignored until she left the car. in th house! IF IT HAPPENED TO-DAY As she walked out, the young lady handed each observer this printed slip: This is station WXZ broadcasting by direct view from the Metro- politan Street Railway Company. You have just been looking at legs shown through the courtesy of Ryan & Cohen under whose management they appear nightly during the Hot Cake Revue at the Pandemonium Cabaret. The slippers are from Greenberg’s Parisian Bootery; the stockings from the Wild Duck Featherweight Hosiery Mills, and the garters from Annie -May's In- dividual Lingerie Shoppe. Station WXZ getting off. Good night all. Jimson, following his doctor's orders, has gone in for ice skating. W. Fay comicbooks.com