Judge, 1926-08-21 · page 7 of 36
Judge — August 21, 1926 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Page **Main Cartoon (Top):** The cartoon depicts a police officer stopping a car at a traffic stop sign on Route 66. A stern-looking official gestures while the car's occupants appear defensive. The humor satirizes overzealous traffic enforcement—the officer seems to be treating a routine traffic violation with excessive seriousness, as if it were a major crime. This reflects 1920s-era concerns about expanding police authority and the absurdity of strict traffic regulation enforcement. **Text Content:** "A Week in the Life of a 'Real American'" humorously chronicles everyday legal troubles—speeding fines, tax issues, stag parties, and police raids. The piece mocks how ordinary citizens constantly encounter law enforcement and legal complications through mundane activities, satirizing the increasing bureaucratic entanglement of American life during this era.
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RBFULLER. GranpMa—Tell him a joke, Henry, and try to get him good-natured! A Week In the Life of a “Real American” unpay—Motored 200 miles and had a dandy time. Two motor- cycle cops tried to catch me, but I beat them to it. I didn’t know the little old bus had it in it. Monday—Sure was scared to-day yas handed a summons for Cost me Europe and smuggled in a diamond bracelet that would have set me back $1,000. I’ve got to hand it to the little woman for cleverness. Wednesday—This was my lucky day, all right, all right. Got hold of a case of the best stuff I’ve tasted for years. Thursday—I'll tell the world it pays to stand in with the boys. Got a fat contract from the city to-day just because I helped to swing my precinct at the election. Friday—Oh, boy! My lawyer tells me he’s discovered a new way to cut down my income tax. Saturday—Got pinched at a stag party where a couple of actresses were putting on a snappy dance. But I got even. As a favor to me the chief of police promised to trans- SLAP F GETS! FRESW SAID CUPID An old bozo was addressing a young gadget named Herman. “Yes, Her- man, my boy,” he said, “I was a poor boy, but I went to school with a lad who was a rich man’s son. He had three times as much money as I did. He had Shetland ponies, firecrackers and mill: to drink. And now he is a conductor on a street car.” “And you?” queried Herman. “I am the motorman,” replied old Mr. Gimmick. Poor Herman’s eyes were wet with tears. fer the cops who made the raid to the sticks. Robert Hage The Beginning “Well,” said the successful candi- date, when the vote returns clearly indicated that he had been elected, “it’s all over but the investigating.” Roy H. Fricken Dad Jack Dempsey was recently arrested for speeding in Madeira County, Cal., and it is said that, in momentary anger, he almost clenched his fists. Daal The most ornate garters these days are plain to be seen. Who's Zoo in Limerick Said the dog to the laughing hyena “Your laughter might be much serena If your face wore a smile, But it’s nasty and vile, I mean your mien’s meana and meana!” Berton Braley comicbooks.com