Judge, 1926-03-27 · page 5 of 36
Judge — March 27, 1926 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains primarily **humorous content and advertisements** rather than political satire. The main cartoon depicts a "Modern hero" who has been "soaked $3 for cover charge" at what appears to be a nightclub or restaurant, now trying to recover that cost by charging others at his table. The page includes: - **Menu suggestions** for different social occasions (flapper, censor, go-getter) - **"Funny Bones"** section with brief jokes - **A futuristic vision** labeled "In the Year 2000" showing aerial traffic - **Household hints and humor** sections The satire appears gentle—mocking nouveau riche behavior and the emerging consumer culture of the 1920s rather than targeting specific political figures. The overall tone emphasizes social comedy over political commentary.
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Appropriate Menus For a Flapper Chicken Gumbo Stuffed Dates Lobster Salad Hot Dogs Mushrooms Mashed Potatoes Peaches and Cream with Powdered Sugar Coffee Rolls Cigarettes For a Censor Tomato Purée Nut Salad with Dressing Fried Smelt Calves Brains Boiled Sheep Heads Potatoes a la Jacket Artichokes Prunes Weak Cocoa Nut Sundae For a Go-getter Duck Soup Fried Sucker Ripe Olives Bologna Long Green Beans Shoestring Potatoes Applesauce Bread and Butter Ginger Ale The bonds of matrimony are now listed under the head of short- term securities. “Poor Mrs. Wimple—her husband can’t make his landing—he’s drunk again.” A Janitor’s Revenge Julius—How did you hurt your hand? Caesar—That sorehead janitor aught te unawares, I turned on a hot water faucet this morning, and there was hot water in the damn thing. Household Hint Ink can be more easily removed from white tablecloths before it is spilled than after. Crap Game The Preacher—I had a very en- joyable trip to the Adirondacks. The first day I shot two bucks. Modern hero who, having been soaked $3 for cover charge, starts the fad Mr. Sport (absently)—Win any- ofitaking the cover with you. thing parson? MR comicbooks.com