Judge, 1926-09-25 · page 5 of 36
Judge — September 25, 1926 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains several satirical sketches and humorous observations about early 20th-century American life. The main cartoon "Dilemma" depicts a crowded, chaotic scene—apparently referencing bleaching compound shortages (noted in the text). The text describes societal distress: "streets were filled with surging mobs," suggesting widespread concern about a consumer product shortage affecting daily life. The secondary cartoons mock social conventions: "Dizzy Labels" jokes about modern versus old-fashioned courtship rituals; "Skeptical Baby" satirizes overuse of bleach on infant clothing; and "Famous Sayings" includes dark humor about people dying during what appears to be a public health crisis. The page mixes social commentary with period-specific anxieties about consumer goods availability and changing gender roles, typical of Judge's satirical approach to contemporary concerns.
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we love her henna- way h one printed Dilemma T= streets were filled with sur- ging mobs. Lips, grimly shut, dared not breathe the fear that was in the hearts of all. Women wrung their hands. Strong men shook visibly. All was silence. The strain increased, became un- bearable. Here and there hysterical screams began to rend the air— signs of the stricken, apprehensive hearts of women. Men cursed at the world, at each other. Trouble was upon the land. De- spair was writ on every countenance. The future, dark and foreboding, weighed upon one and all like a great, leaden mass. The world’s supply of bleaching compound had been exhausted. J.C. E. ey The old-fashioned girl used to set her cap for aman. The modern girl sets her kneecap for him. FAMOUS SAY “Don’t cheer boys, the poor devils are dyeing.” We call her Lorelie She's a “Loos” character. And Don’t Forget Your Tuxedo! Suggestion for any male who would like some famous actress to love him —eall on her and take your pipe along, Judge pays $5 for each one printed. The Cause Passing Motorist—You're — hurt. 's blood on your face. Victim of Auto Accident—No- that’s lipstick. sae Tf it wasn’t for short skirts the pedestrian might stand a chance. ere ge Sam—My wife nebah gits dat mad. comicbooks.com