Judge, 1927-05-14 · page 29 of 36
Judge — May 14, 1927 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page mixes humor content with period advertisements, primarily from the Prohibition era (based on cocktail recipes and references to "wet places"). **The Cartoons:** The main cartoon, "Brighter Prisons," depicts a prison guard and warden discussing the day's schedule. The dark humor suggests inmates are organizing sports events (football, hockey) against each other—the joke being that murderers and burglars now play recreational games together, treated almost like a normal sports league. This satirizes either prison reform efforts or the absurdity of normalizing criminal populations. The "Krazy Kracks" section is a simple word-play joke asking readers to create a sentence using "insane." **The Advertisements:** The B.V.D. underwear and Barbasol shaving cream ads are straightforward period marketing, emphasizing comfort, modern convenience, and youthful appearance—typical 1920s-30s advertising appeals. The cocktail recipes dominate the text, reflecting post-Prohibition nostalgia or pre-Prohibition indulgence (the magazine's actual date is unclear from this excerpt).
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juice of two grapefruit, two limes, three spoonfuls of sugar, one dash of bitters. . .. Shake in shaker. ... Fill up glass half full and add ginger ale. fh H. H. K., of Red Bank, has a suggestion. He says that a wash ing machine makes a great cock- tail shaker. Just dump the in- gredients into the machine, start the motor and pla asses under the spigot. Mr. K. also con- tributes a new drink which he calls “The Mule’s Hind Leg.” . ». One part Gordon Water, one- eighth Benedictine, one-eighth applejack, one-eighth apricot brandy, one-third maple syrup, juice of one lemon... . After reading this I should call Mr, K’s drink “Both Hind Legs of a Mule.” Cae More people keep sending me post cards from Cuba and other | wet places, not to mention wine lists and liquor advertisements. A queer sense of humor I calls it! . .. The last post card, however, from Caimanera, Oriente, Cuba, very kindly includes a Daiquiri. . .. Rum and lime, half and half, MADE FOR THE IBV. D) BEST RETAIL TRADE 15 USPas fond Poveign Gent Insist on this rea woven label. Nothing without it is “B.V.D.” Good Fit and Good Feeling “B.V.D.” feels so good because it fits so well. And the good feel- ing that millions hold toward “B. V.D.”—the good feeling behind years of world-leading popularity—shows how men value better it, cooler comfort, and longer wear! “B.V.D.” Union Suits, Men’s $1.50, Youths’ 85¢ “B.V.D.” Shirts and Drawers, 85c the garment “B.V.D.” Running Pants are made in different materials at various prices The B.V.D. Company, Inc., N. Y. Sole Makers “B. V. D.”” Underwear ‘‘NEXT TO MYSELF I LIKE ‘B.V.D.’ BEST" and a sprinkle of sugar. Fresh limes must be used. Bricuter Prisons “What’s on to-day, Warder?” “Let me see—there’s the semi-final for the football cup; wire- less concert, and the murderers are playing the burglars at I THINK you're playing for the hockey this afternoon. MURDERERS.” Give a sentence withthe word > “A Insane” 4, BY 2? My brother lives insane Paul. Keep That School- boy Complexion Shave with Bar- basol, and you leave the natural oils right in the skin. Perpetual youth! No brush. No rub-in. Try | Barbasol—3 times —according to di- rections. ‘“*Mister, next !”” SO you’re ‘Barba Sa The Barbasol Company Indianapolis, Ind. Ienclose 10c. Please send trial tube Name -------------+ —Gatety Address 3-9-1627 comicbooks.com