Judge, 1926-04-03 · page 23 of 36
Judge — April 3, 1926 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features humor pieces ("Leaders") that were typical of Judge magazine—collections of short jokes submitted by college humor publications. The jokes rely on wordplay and mild social observation rather than political satire. The content includes: **Left side jokes:** Mostly puns and observational humor about differences in pronunciation ("boid" vs. "bird"), stage versus screen actors, and a riddle about cannibalism. These represent the lighthearted college humor that Judge regularly published. **Right side:** A Santa Fe Railway advertisement for "The Indian Detour"—a 1926 motor tour package through New Mexico and Native American pueblos. This reflects early 20th-century tourism marketing, where Indigenous communities were presented as historical attractions and tourist destinations. The page overall is primarily **advertising and light entertainment** rather than satirical commentary. It captures period attitudes toward both humor and tourism.
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