Judge, 1926-11-13 · page 7 of 36
Judge — November 13, 1926 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Page This page contains two cartoon vignettes satirizing early automotive culture and social etiquette: **Top cartoon**: A large figure (possibly a traffic officer or authority figure) confronts a car full of people, with mathematical equations spraying from his gestures. The caption references going "to th' movies," suggesting satire about traffic enforcement or reckless driving interfering with entertainment plans. **Bottom section**: "The Generous King" and "Widely Traveled" are brief humorous stories about automobiles. One involves King Solomon and a dormitory invasion; the other concerns a borrowed umbrella creating awkward social situations. The car illustrations show a "hand-car attachment" device—apparently a period automotive accessory. The humor targets early-1900s automobile culture, social mishaps, and the novelty of motorized transportation competing with traditional leisure activities.
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