Judge, 1926-10-09 · page 5 of 36
Judge — October 9, 1926 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three distinct satirical pieces: **"The Parting"** depicts a man leaving his family for a job opportunity in Podunk, with his wife tearfully pleading him not to go, fearing financial ruin. The satire critiques masculine pride and poor economic decision-making during what appears to be an employment crisis. **"Commotion in Maternity Hospital"** shows newborns wildly active in a hospital, satirizing either chaotic medical conditions or the unpredictability of childbirth outcomes. **"Visitor" scene** (bottom left) depicts apparent street violence or disorder in Chicago, with accompanying commentary questioning the prevalence of violence in the city—social commentary on urban crime and public safety concerns of the era. The overall page satirizes American domestic anxieties, institutional chaos, and urban disorder.
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JUDG The Parting 5 I E stoop on the front porch of their little home and embraced each of his three children tenderly, tears streaming down his face. At least, they could not know the sadness of that farewell, but when he faced his wife of eight happy years to say good-by, it was almost too much. She tried one last appeal to persuade him. “Dearest,” she said, “it’s not worth it! What can you gain from the company that will pay you to run the risk? Darling, throw up your job if it means this trip, and get anything you can here in Podunk—please! The children and I will get along somehow—but don’t let money us a father and husband! no right to ask you; didn’t they ad- mit the last five special men they sent on this job never came ba Don't please don’t do it, dear. It’s not Sa ES too late. Phone them now you won't undertake this frightful jour- ney that means almost certain death John, I—” She was in tears as she saw his stern, set face. “I'm sorry, dear,” he said gently, “but this is my big chance. If Iean get in and out where they've lost their best men, nothing will be too good for me. They frankly tell me it's next to impossible, but I owe it to you and the children to try .... Lucy, I've got to go.” He swung rapidly down the street to hide his tears, reached the station, checked his salesman’s sample case, and within an hour was on his way to Chicago. COMMOTION IN MATERNITY HOSPITAL Newly-born Chicago infant has just succeeded in picking the doctor's pocket. Magistrate—Do you realize that this is the twenty-eighth time you have appeared before this bench, that three times you have been warned, twice you've been let off on parole, six times you've been fined, seventeen times you've re- ceived jail sentences and here you are before me again. Prisoner—Well, your honor, no man is perfect. The Chicago resident should be careful what sort of wool he gets in his suits. He ought to insist on steel here in Chicago? wool, comicbooks.com