Judge, 1926-07-10 · page 4 of 36
Judge — July 10, 1926 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains humor and illustrations typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine. The top cartoon titled "Refugee" depicts a man (likely an immigrant) unconcerned about household bills, making light of financial anxieties during a period of immigration concerns. The "Famous People" section lists celebrities of the era (Murray Hill, Izzy Rich, Cora Nation, etc.), appearing to be a social commentary feature. "Old Stuff" questions why couples park cars to "sit and spark" (court/kiss), noting this behavior isn't new—prairie settlers did similar "petting." It's gentle social satire about modern youth morality being unchanged. "Dizzy Labels" makes a pun about someone named "Spalding" being "on so many 'bats.'" The lower illustrations and Jack Shuttleworth's poem appear unrelated to the political content above.
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JUDGE ) ere 1) ° ldinvay ) IrAGSYS VY SILO) O Or “Here's to the Ses- qui-Centennial — the flop that was heard “round the world.” Judge pays $5 for each one printed Famous People Vf urray Hint. Izzy Rich Cora Nation Caesar Hand Charlie Goes Lena Ginster Ab Normal Polly Clinic Carrie Arms Betta Dollar Terry Fye Helva Day Percy Veer Mary Gold Bella Donna Jack Cass R. A.E. Old Stuff ny this fuss that couples park Cars in which to sit and spark? Old-style surries in the dell Could be hugged in pretty well; And no doubt the prairie schooners Often held a pair of spooners. Why condemn the modern setting? It's the same old kind of petting. F. B. M. They call him Spalding, Because, he’s been on so many “bats.” Rerucee—Wonder what the wife's doing about all the bills? Not that Judge pays $5 for each one printed it matters. D AISIES are nodding to me, A buttercup lifts its golden head And smiles at me; A little brown thrush Pours out its soul in song And I too Sing in the sunshine And dance With a gnarled old apple tree. The wind whispers stories to me That make me laugh And a man, Dressed all in blue, Walks up and says, “Come on, Napoleon, It’s time we went back To your castle.” Jack Shuttleworth The life guards simplify their work. comicbooks.com