Judge, 1926-06-05 · page 4 of 36
Judge — June 5, 1926 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains several satirical pieces from Judge magazine: **"Short-sighted man chasing his hat"** — A visual gag about a man losing his hat, with observers in the background. **"Toasts of the day"** — Drinking-themed jokes, including one directed at pedestrians, likely mocking reckless driving. **"Funnybones"** — A section with brief jokes, including observations about automobile and driver size, and a quip about considerate bosses using sandpaper for "No Smoking" signs. **Volstead Act commentary** — A poem criticizing Prohibition enforcement, noting 238,818 prosecutions under the law while arguing Prohibition will fail because authorities "can't arrest the population." **"Lemme see yer license!"** — A cartoon showing a car crash, satirizing traffic enforcement and reckless driving during the early automobile era. The page reflects 1920s concerns: Prohibition's failure, dangerous driving, and the chaos of early motoring.
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