Judge, 1926-10-16 · page 31 of 36
Judge — October 16, 1926 — page 31: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several distinct elements: **Main Cartoon Story** (by Bertram Bloch): A humorous narrative about a man named Mitchit who, after hearing someone "was with Grant" (likely President Ulysses S. Grant), becomes obsessed with calling random phone numbers trying to reach this person. A Mr. Butler—described pointedly as acting "not so much in the manner of a college president as of a Republican National Committeeman"—manipulates Mitchit's gullibility. The satire mocks both naive social-climbing (being impressed by Grant connections) and political operatives' cynical manipulation of gullible people. **Additional Content**: - Brief joke items from other publications (London Opinion, Tit Bits) - "Dizzy Aidels" caption about a woman named Ida - Period advertisements for Abbott's Bitters, cruise lines, and Kelly Balloons The page is primarily humor content with advertising. The main cartoon's political edge targets Republican operatives and social pretension among the affluent.
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Young Knut—I si Waiter—Why not, sir waitah, nevah bring me a steak like that again. Youny Knut—It simply isn’t done, old thing! “To was with Grant.” Butler. The crowd took off its hats. Led by Mr. Butler, Mr. Mitchit hurried to a telephone booth. “Calla number uid Mr. Butler. “What numb “Any number: one to five.” So Mr. Mitchit called three and got his said Mr. riend, Chipperly. “It's Joe Chipperly!” Mitchit excitedly. “Good,” said Mr. Butler, and then not so much in the manner of a col- lege president as of a) Republican National Committeeman, he added, Mr. Mitchit had got as far as nected. cried Mr. when he was discon- “They don't answer,” assured him, the operator | They must answer.” said Mr. Mitchit. really very much provoked, “there's a baby there.” Mr. Butler smiled and tiptoed away. His work was done. When the night watchman let Mr. Mitchit out of the store, the streets were empty. Mr. Mitchit’s taxi had been gone for hours, but there was no resentment. in’ Mr. Mitehit’s hear “Thank God for Nicholas Murray Butler,” Then it began to rain. Bertram Bloch he said. A Scotsman, invited to a golden wedding, was told that each guest would be expected to take a golden present. He took a goldfish. Tit Bits London Opinion DI<ZY AIDEL.5 They called her Ida, but Tda-know why Always insist upon having 9 Tonic Appetizer for 52 Years BITTERS Sample by mall, 25 C.W. Abbatt & Co, Balto. Md. cud NARD. AD SCHOR r 1 2 1 dave, $1 250 to 5 $2900 ROUND THE WORLD sailing Jan. 19 8 ‘California’”’ TH CRI OPTIOD 62 days, $600 to $1700 MEDITERRANEAN ss ‘Transylvania’ sailing Jan. 29 3RD CRUISE; SPAIN (M ( 15 E FRANK c. CLARK Times Building, New York comicbooks.com