Judge, 1927-05-14 · page 31 of 36
Judge — May 14, 1927 — page 31: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Judge* magazine contains two main elements: **"Judge's Own Contributor's Corner"** is a humorous biographical sketch of cartoonist Frank Hanley, using absurdist humor typical of the era. The jokes exaggerate his fame ("known all over the civilized world and even in New Jersey"), mock his biographical details playfully, and include a self-referential quip about him being "often referred to as 'Moll Flanders'"—likely a private joke among contributors. **The humor shorts** below are brief jokes on various topics: a magistrate courtroom scene, insurance fraud, argumentative Jenkins, and creditor avoidance—standard satirical fare mocking human folly, bureaucracy, and social pretension. **The advertisement** for "The Indian-detour" (Santa Fe Railway's motor tour through New Mexico pueblos and cliff-dwellings) appears to be the page's commercial content, offering tourists an "all-inclusive" experience marketed as authentic cultural tourism. The overall effect captures *Judge*'s blend of satirical humor, contributor celebration, and advertising typical of early 20th-century American magazines.
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Judge’s Own Contributor’s Corner Frank Hanley Born in’ British Guiana of Senegalese parents, Frank Han- ley’s drawings are known all over the civilized world and even in New Jersey. Lloyd’s of London reports that one of them was re cently found floating in a bottle with the message “Help!” en- closed off the Windward Islands Hanley is a gradu » and the Johns-Man hool of Applied Roofing. traveled extensively, but home body” after all, n’est-ce pas? His real name is Frank Hanley, a fact not gener- ally known, although he is often referred to as “Moll Flanders.” His favorite pastime is making little incisions in pistachio nuts so that they can be opened with the thumb-nail. His favorite color is beige. He is married and is seven ye Examining Magistrate — You have already acknowledged that you assaulted the policeman in the manner stated. Accused—Y es. “Then what do you want to do now?” “Deny it.” —Nacers Lestice Wert, Berlin Ss “Officer, I left my car here a few minutes ago, and now it’s gone,” “It must have been stolen, sir.” “No, it couldn't be that It was insured against theft.” Trr Bres Bod “Isn't Jenkins fond of argu- why, he that “I should say he is won't even eat anything agrees with him! Sovriport L428 Visrroi IT have just heard of a rich uncle who calls his impecunious nephew “Retroussé” because he is always turning up. Passing Siow Ms Mingelgrun—I have lost my biggest creditor, today. Kohn—Has he died? Mingelgrun—No, 1 was forced to pay him. —Facx, Vienna FAS OISZY ADE S They call him cigar-lighter— he never works. Judge pays $5 for each one printed Bripecroom (hastily)—Oh, by the way, the old marriage service, please, with the word “obey” in it. —Heworisr 29 detour {Mail coupon for picture folder You can break your cross-conti- nent rail journey on your way to and from California with the Ind- ian-detour—three glorious days by motor about the ancient Indian pueblos, Spanish settlements and prehistoric cliff-dwellings in the New Mexico Rockies between Las Vegas, Santa Fé and Albu- querque. Personally escorted. On the Indian-detour you are still the guest of the Santa Fe and Fred Harvey in every detail of accommodation and fine service. The low additional cost is all-inclusive. Lodging with bath every night. mail coupon for picture ri way Exchan ,e, Chi Please send me free picture folder “Indian-detour” and “Roads to Yester comicbooks.com