Judge, 1926-06-12 · page 2 of 36
Judge — June 12, 1926 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page features a satirical cartoon about a man complaining to another about life's troubles—his wife, business, and stomach—while heading to a doctor. The second man's response suggests the real problem is lacking humor. The cartoon illustrates a common social anxiety of the era: excessive worry and hypochondria. The satire implies that many ailments stem from taking life too seriously rather than actual medical conditions. Below the cartoon is a subscription advertisement for *Judge* magazine itself, playing on the visual joke: the magazine offers itself as the cure—a "sense of humor" delivered weekly. This clever self-promotion positions *Judge* as therapeutic entertainment for stressed, modern Americans circa 1926. The advertisement lists subscription rates ranging from $1.00 for 10 weeks to $5.00 annually.
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and then he got JUDGE— for himself Why the grouch, old man? Oh, H—., everything’s wrong, the wife, business, the boy and my stomach. I’m on my way to the doctor now. You don’t need a doctor, you need a sense of humor. JUDGE 627 West 43d St. New York I want Juvce for myself. Here’s $1.00 for 10 weeks. 2.00 for 21 weeks. 5.00 for One Year. Address. . City... JUDGE, Volume 90. No. 2328, June 12, 1926. Ent se Post-O8 New York C under Act of March 3, 1879. $5.00a year. 1S¢ a copy Published Weekly and copyrighted 1926 by Leslie-Ju d H.C Pe Ke Norman Anthony, V nts: Joseph T. Coc ney Ass't Treasurer and Ast Secretary; William Morris Hos 4 > ied to the fact that every article and pictufe appearing 1a comicbooks.com