Judge, 1926-08-28 · page 3 of 36
Judge — August 28, 1926 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine, August 28, 1926 The main cartoon depicts beachgoers in 1920s bathing attire discovering what appears to be a dead body or sea creature washed ashore. The illustration satirizes the era's beach culture and public reaction to such discoveries. The page's articles reference contemporary concerns: a Government chemist's work against bootleggers (Prohibition-era), a Coney Island bathhouse abandonment, and a Brahmin promoting Theosophical spiritualism in New York. The "Love Nest Exposed" article references Professor Julian Huxley's scientific assertion about insect behavior—likely mocking sensationalized reporting of scientific findings. The central cartoon caption mentions "Sunkist Lemons," suggesting the image functions primarily as an advertisement integrated with editorial content, typical of Judge's format.
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= LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS JUDGE WEATHER FORECAST (For the Outskirts) CLEAR UP THE WORLD'S WITTIEST WEEKLY SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1926 U.S. DECLARES WAR Ir 1s reported that the Govern- ment chemists have at last discov- ered a more deadly poison to use in their war against the bootleggers. Both sides are now determined to fight it out to the last imbiber. A Coxry Istanp bandit, who held up a bathhouse and stole the safe, was unable to break it open and so abandoned it by the roadside. A more ingenious person would have labeled it “Handle with Care” and sent it somewhere by express. A FEMININE lecturer, speaking from a Chicago broadcasting station, said that bachelors have absolutely no excuse for living. Husbands on the other hand have to have several every day. SPIRITS EN ROUTE A youn Brahmin coming to New York in the interests of Theosophy is said to have caused his followers to see fantastic earth spirits dancing under pine trees with gnomes and Convivial New Yorkers will undoubtedly give the fellow a wide berth. elves. LOVE NEST EXPOSED I an address to a group of British scientists, Professor Julian Huxley asserted that insects make love. This perhaps accounts for the de- termined attempt of romantic young moths to bedeck themselves in white flannel troust Suzanne LENGLEN has announced her intention of coming to America and will probably give instructions in tennis to some of our youngest stars. We sincerely hope these fu- ture champions will be taught not to split infinitives. The well-known citrous product Sunkist Lemons.” E, Volume 91. No 2339/ August 28, 1926. Entered Ass't Treasurer and Ass't Secretary; William Morris Houghton, Secretary ‘JUDGE is protected under the pro For advertising rates address E. R. Crowe & Company, Inc., jew York: 25 Vanderbilt avenue. 4 Kendall Banning, Norman Anti $5.00 a year. 1S¢ a co ny, Vice Pre dents; Joseph T. Cooney, : articular attention is called to the fact that every article and picture appearing 1 3 of the Copyright Law of the U.S Chicago: 225 North Michigan Avenue. comicbooks.com