Judge, 1927-08-27 · page 10 of 36
Judge — August 27, 1927 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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# Explaining Judge Magazine Content for Modern Readers This page from Judge (circa 1930, based on the "Summer pamphlet to be issued in 1930" reference) contains satirical commentary on American consumer culture and social absurdities. **"Leaves from Myrtle's Sketchbook"** saririzes aggressive billboard advertising by ironically promoting "Beautiful Chickadee County" as a tourist destination—but the attraction is merely the billboards themselves (Triumph Tires, Rooney Liver Pills, etc.). The joke mocks how ubiquitous roadside advertising had become, transforming the landscape into commercial signage. Other brief humor pieces address timeless frustrations: a waiter's sarcasm about serving delays, a student confused by Daylight Saving Time, and the domestic struggle of getting children ready for school on time. The cartoons and jokes target recognizable aspects of 1930s American life: consumerism, bureaucratic scheduling confusion, and parenting challenges—all presented through quick, punchy satirical observations typical of Judge magazine's format.
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JUDGE Leaves from Myrtles sketch-book Beautiful Chickadee County (Summer pamphlet to be issued in 1930) Come -to Beautiful Chickadee County—The Billboard Paradise. ISS MUDGE had Here the jaded city dweller may . feast his weary eyes upon the most magnificent signboard vista in America. In this fascinating region the vacationist will find the beautiful Triumph Tire Posters, the awe-inspiring Mandell ee cud was b ee Macaroni series and the i and that she i AG Cif im © FY ' D> ing Rooney Liver Pill master- it CAVING IE dal Qo pieces. Stand on the porch of : y Rosenberg’s Tea Shoppe, high on Mount Overlook, and gaze at the winding billboard lanes, colored mye ie is by the inspired hands of master a to take bridg < : yramid ill give quit union painters. Ah, the peace have a certa ior hunti and surcease for the tired soul! Chickadee County’s scenic bill- boards are well worth the short run from the hectic city. Turn north on Main Street and con- By Harry Grant Dart The Proper Order Waiter (to patron who has been kept waiting for some time) —What is it you wish, sir? Patron (sarcastically) — Well, what I originally came in for was breakfast, but if dinner’s ready now, I'll take supper. Daylight Saving Time Reversed Professor—You've been miss- ing too many classes. Where were you Wednesday morning? Stude (trying hard to think)— Let’s see now—Wednesday morn- ing—on my schedule that was Tuesday night—I was in bed! “My dear, I tell you I was set- ting up with a sick friend.” How many did you set up before he got sick ?” It takes two to make a quarrel, = and the same number to get GETTING A CHILD TO SCHOOL ON TIME married. IN THE MORNING—NO. 2. comicbooks.com