Judge, 1926-04-17 · page 5 of 36
Judge — April 17, 1926 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page satirizes 1920s Jazz Age culture. The main cartoon titled "What they mean when they say an 'Augmented' orchestra" mocks the practice of hiring extra musicians for dance bands. The illustration shows an orchestra growing increasingly chaotic—starting orderly, then progressively more frantic with musicians playing unconventional instruments (bottles, household items) and literally collapsing in disarray. The surrounding text pokes fun at dance crazes (Charleston, Tango, etc.) and nightclub culture. References to "St. Vitus" (invoking the saint associated with uncontrollable dancing) and "Modern Dance" suggest disapproval of contemporary dance fads as excessive or undignified. The fence illustration below humorously depicts a generation gap regarding modern entertainment. Overall, the page reflects conservative anxiety about 1920s youth culture and commercial entertainment excess.
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Not So Saintly! TT rmmstcuone, Terpsichore, The poor old dame outclassed Her stuff went great in nineteen eight, But now her heyday: passed is. ‘The Charleston's acrobatic prance And frantic twists delight us so now as God of Modern Dance T nominate St. Vitus! Arthur L. Lippinann Judge Senior's Six Best Steppers Jak Dempsey. The radio salesman whom you go to see about the set he sold you that won't work. nne Lenglen. verage enforcement offi Ex-Mayor Hylan. Any Fundamentalist when you pin him down to facts, Yes—side-steppers. Night Club Proverbs A brink in the hand is worth two “2% bucks ina night club. They also charge who only stand and wait. The bill covers a multitude of ‘The dancers’ costumes are such stuff as dreams are made of. A soft drink turneth away cus- tomers. ott \ lot of people talk to themselves, but a ventriloquist is the only one who can make a living that way. Including All Dances Wee make a list here of the better known dances, And put them in rhyme and take our own chances! Bunny-hug, Carmagnole, Schottische and Tango, Roundelay, Galop and Spanish Fan- dango Tambourin, Polka, Cotillion and Charleston, Minuet, Quadrille, Ridotto and Boston. Two-step and Shimmy and Hornpipe and Reel, Shuffle, Waltz, Clog, Highland Fling, Toe and Heel. There must be some more—if you “What's the idea of the fence in the living-room?” know any, write us; “Oh—that’s for my daughter's friends to lean on when they practice US ve a heart and don’t | the Charleston.” send in St, Vitu comicbooks.com