Judge, 1926-07-31 · page 3 of 36
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# Judge Magazine, July 31, 1926 - Page Analysis The main cartoon, captioned "See-sick," depicts beachgoers in 1920s bathing attire engaged in various seaside activities. The satire appears to target the fashions and social behaviors of the era—particularly the abbreviated swimwear styles that were controversial at the time. The figure titles suggest commentary on modern beach culture and changing social mores. The accompanying text items are brief humorous observations: one mocks a German dietician's claim about kangaroo food value, another criticizes an Atlantic City lifeguard's error during Prohibition enforcement, and a third promotes an upcoming English Channel swimming attempt. The overall page exemplifies Judge's lighthearted social commentary on contemporary fashion, leisure activities, and legal absurdities of the 1920s.
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© 018707555" - JUDGE LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS WEATHER FORECAST (Along the Beaches) FAIR AND DRY THE WORLD’S WITTEST WEEKLY SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY Aw EnGutsu Screntist claims that several species of salt water fish turn a bright pink during the summer months. This sounds entirely plaus- ible to bashful bathers who hav seen the new styles in feminine beach attire. SPIES FOR DRY SQUAD A portion of the new appropria- tion for the enforcement of the Vol- stead Act is to be used for hiring a squad of fifty-one undercover men to spy on other enforcement officials. All that’s needed now is a squad to spy on the undercover men. A German dietician claims that people grow to resemble the food they eat. Pedestrians would do well to consider .ne food value of the kangarvo. In the Far East Chinese pedes- trians are said to travel on great pil- grimages in order to swear by the Buddha. In America, pedestrians travel a couple of blocks and swear by the hour. Tue Clean Language League of America is now said to have a charter in every State of the Union. ‘This is damn fine news. See-sick. + Matter, October 21, 1881, at the S. and Britain: Douglas 2 ¥ Section tof th ny, Inc., New York: 25 Vanderbilt Av 1 GUARD MAKES MISTAKE An Atlantic City lifeguard is re- ported to have rescued a Federal Prohibition agent who was seized with cramps while swimming in a heavy surf. We understand the guard did not realize his mistake until it was too late. WILL SWIM CHANNEL One of Florida’s crack swimmers is going to attempt the English Channel this summer and is said to be in perfect condition for the swim. It’s quite likely that he’s been prac- ticing all winter on the State's build- ing lots. | Joseph T. Coo je and picture appearing it comicbooks.com