Judge, 1927-09-24 · page 4 of 36
Judge — September 24, 1927 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **"The Scarecrow"** cartoon depicts a large figure in formal attire with arms outstretched, surrounded by smaller people appearing to flee or scatter. The title suggests this represents something frightening or alarming to the public, though the specific political figure or event isn't identifiable from the image alone. The adjacent section, "Next Week, Maybe," contains humorous vignettes about everyday situations: a speakeasy, Paris art purchases, and automotive troubles—typical satirical commentary on 1920s urban life and leisure. The right sidebar advertises "Bare Old Prints" cocktails and includes society humor about pedestrians and phone booth etiquette. Without additional historical context or clearer visual identification, the specific political target of "The Scarecrow" remains unclear, though it appears to mock public anxiety about some contemporary figure or policy.
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JUDGE The Scarecrow! LN Rare Old Prints COCKTAILS 2 FOR A QUARTER Worth More Alive Passenger—Why did you let that pedestrian get away? You could have got him easy. Driver—He owes me twenty dollars. If a fellow stays more than ten minutes in phone booth while others are serves the wrong numbers he waiting he de- gets. “What's the matter, George? You look sick.” “Yassuh, boss. Ah has de up- pendecidus.”” “Good gracious, that’s too ra . suk! Lanto’d up-an'- decide-us has gotta move.” Next Week, Maybe Speakeasy Lookout—Say, at there’s a guy at the door th looks to me like a dr: rent. Proprietor—Well, we don’t need anything today. “What are you going to do with those dirty pictures you bought in Paris?” “Tm going to start an art magazine.” When the motorist stops, looks and listens, there's something wrong with his engine. Week-enp av Home! Have walls papered as sign-boards; gives perfect illusion. faci nian a acilibiie n sceh se.