Judge, 1927-02-26 · page 5 of 36
Judge — February 26, 1927 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Page Analysis: Judge Magazine Satire This page contains several distinct satirical pieces from the Prohibition era: **Top cartoon**: Shows a couple being confronted by authorities for kissing publicly on Sunday. The satire mocks the absurd enforcement of Prohibition laws and puritanical social restrictions—kissing is treated as a legal violation alongside alcohol prohibition. **Middle cartoon**: Depicts a beach scene mocking old-fashioned morality. The joke targets hypocrisy: a man promises his "old-fashioned" mother he'll enforce modest dress codes, then encounters scantily-clad beachgoers. **"Another Scotch Joke"**: A humorous anecdote about a Scotsman trying to buy theater seats, playing on Scottish stereotypes regarding frugality. **Text sections** include first-aid "jokes" and references to Prohibition enforcement. The overall theme satirizes the contradictions and absurdities of 1920s Prohibition-era morality.
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Some First Aid Hints Cap Pistol Poisoning—Move subject out of the sun and if possible into a snow-drift edged with rose taffeta. Embroider with ruffles, add a pinch of a, garnish with green po- tato plants and serve while hot. Small Arm Wounds—Wrayp the patient in several layers of tin foil and sprinkle with two parts flour and one part Henessey Skyrocket Shock—This form of insanity is common to people living in and about the American prohibition zone and can be easily recognized by the usual halluci- nations of snap-dragons, mud- turtles and pink elephants riding on the tails of the fireworks. Put patient to bed with a cold towel and let lie until the following day. Do not administer stimulants. Pinwheel Rash—Lay patient out cold and open clothing, if a close friend. Take a quart of raisins, add a cake of yeast, the yolks of two lemons, a spoonful of vinegar and about a half-dozen burned matches. Stir well and sit in a pan until the police arrive. —Ricnarp S. Watiace Why John Jones Shot Himself on Independence Day Don’t Walk on the Grass. Keep Out—This Means You. No Smoking Allowed. One Way Street. “Tek, Tick! I must report you to the authorities for Private Park—Keep Out. hissing your wife on Sunday!” No Children Allowed. “But this isn’t my wife!” This Place Padlocked for Vio- “Oh, pardon me.” lation of the National Prohibition - Another Scotch Joke Law. # » A Scotchman stood in line wait- ing to purchase seats for “The Miracle.” Behind him stood a “Have you two dollar seats for this show?” inquired the Scot when he finally reached the win- dow. “T am sorry, we are all sold out of the two dollar ones,” was the answer. “Then give me two four dollar seats,” said the Highlander. When the Hebrew heard this, he immediately left the line. I vill keep my money ... I have seen de Miracle,” said he. Congressmen Note! “Yes, her father is very old-fashioned, so she promised him When in Washington do as the that she’d wear her skirts below her knees.” Anti-Saloon League does. comicbooks.com