Judge — January 29, 1927 — page 34: what you’re looking at

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“I do not agree with a word that you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Cut Out the Letters! My Dear Juve I have been often told that it is not proper for a young lady to “push herself forward,” but this is one time I can’t resist. I admit it is partially in the hope of seeing my name in print, but it is more particularly to give you a bit of advice. Now please do listen to reason, You've got an awfully good magazine. The jokes are excellent. “Judgette” and “Judge, Jr..” are very good, although I personally consider “Judgette” a little—well wishy-washy. Your editorials contain more truth than poetry although once in a while I don't quite agree—I only have one kick. Jvc please have pity on us, your poor innoce: readers, and quit printing “Judge for Yourself.” Really it is a shame to have to waste our time and your paper (as well as ours) on anything as crazy as that. Of course I admit it is flattering to see oneself in print, but I am sure that many others besides myself get sick of reading a half a dozen chronic grouches and college infants alternately slamming and praising you. Do that thing, Jupcr, cut it out (this is meant literally). If you don’t I'll keep on enjoying your priceless magazine just the same. You are Al sportsmen to print those absolutely asinine letters any- way. Merry Xmas. Happy New Year— and keep going strong. Good wishes and good luck. R. C. Lederer. New York City. December 26, 1926. Where the Kick Lies Judge on the Bench. I have read your magazine ever since I was a kid and have always enjoyed it, but it hasn't been till lately that I've taken an interest in your section. I have taken the trouble of tracing back quite a lot of arguments both pro and con Pro- hibition, Religion, Politics, etc., and I find that I enjoy reading Judge for Your- self more than the jokes. Of course I realize that everybody is entitled to his or her views, but just the same I never realized that this world could have such narrow-minded, egotistical hypocrites. f these people, who denounce your magazine, don’t like the editorials of W. M. H. and others, why do they read the: Nobody asked them to and all they have to do is close their eyes when they come to that page and open them again when the jokes appear once more. We can have our views, which are just as fair as theirs, as well as they. My opinion is the same as yours in regard to Prohibition, parts of Religion and all of Politics, and I think I'm broadminded enough to see their side, but allee samee, Jvpce, I'm sure that we could “take ‘em for a buggy ride,” if they want to start any real arguments. Vire la Jupce! Atlantic City, N. J. Yours truly, December 22, 1926. Howard M. Phillips —VOLTAIRE A Drastic Remedy Dear Jepce: If you wish to do the world in general and readers of JupGE in particular a favor take George Jean Nathan out behind the twelve-mile limit, tie a grindstone around his neck and drop him over and see that he doesn’t come up. Icvce, I don’t see why you spoil a perfectly good magazine by letting a con- firmed grouch like the above-named criticize the shows. I have attended several of the shows he has been panning and in none of them did T see any trace of his so-called “flap- doodle.” ree gene Gates SEAL oat SS Jealousy And as for W. M. F better stick to his ec the movies alone. W hoping the crab, G. J to his native element as advised. Sincerely yours, Richard Cookson North Westport, Mass. December 24, 1926. We Hadn't Felt It Dear Jupce: It hurts me worse than it does you to sever our friendly relations, but I think I might possibly be able to worry along without JupGe and I do not believe I can even begin to stomach any more of the articles by W. M. H., since the one in which he wants to know, “Who Made Gambling a Sin?” Allow me to say ing pain in the nec His “stuff” disagrees with me physic: morally and spiritually, and should I contribute more to his support they would disagree with me financially Yours for a better magazine with W. M. H. off the vroll. When this happens, advise me and I will be more than glad to renew my subscription. Paul A, Johnston tell him he had orials and leave Il, Jupcr, here's will be returned Littleton, N. C. December 14, 14 —Tatler 32 comicbooks.com