Judge, 1927-04-16 · page 26 of 36
Judge — April 16, 1927 — page 26: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes humor with period advertising. The main cartoon depicts a burglar's assistant apologizing to an angry homeowner, suggesting the burglar is "busy" and asking if he'll leave his card—a humorous inversion of normal social etiquette applied to criminal activity. The joke satirizes the absurdity of treating a burglary with polite formality. The surrounding content includes: - "Semi-Hex" pencil advertisement (top left) - "Better Pencil" promotion - Underwood typewriter advertisement emphasizing affordability ($3 down, monthly payments) - A series of sketch illustrations showing various everyday scenes - Cortez cigars advertisement (bottom) The humor relies on incongruity and understated British wit ("Gaiety" credited), characteristic of Judge magazine's satirical style. The page reflects early 20th-century American commercial culture alongside genteel humor about social conventions.
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Astin ehun Think of it! You can now get a Genuine Underwood for only $3 down and small monthly payments. Special FREE TRIAL Offer Don't send any il in the bi coupon for ful : free trial offer and special Any One Can Operate a Tt iter “OF BRAINS GARS I-MADE. AT KEY WEST—. Burcrar’s Assistant (to enraged householder)—’E’s busy— I don’t think ’e'll see yer. Will yer leave yer card?—Gatety comicbooks.com