Judge, 1928-01-07 · page 4 of 36
Judge — January 7, 1928 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three separate humorous pieces satirizing Scottish frugality and American tourists in Scotland. **"No Waste"** mocks Sandy McTavish's penny-pinching: he married an inexpensive hula dancer to avoid clothing costs, feeding her cast-off garments to his cow. The punchline about Mac Gregor's son being "a cheap off the old block" plays on Scottish stereotypes about miserliness. **"The Saving Grace"** jokes about charging prisoners for jail room and board as crime prevention—dark fiscal humor. **"Scotch as Scotch Can"** presents three anecdotes embodying Scottish stinginess: the wristwatch invention to avoid pocket removal, gifting a rose bush instead of flowers, and disassembling car springs to prevent their use. The bottom cartoon depicts an American tourist collecting funds, humorously illustrating Scottish reluctance to part with money. Overall, the page relies on anti-Scottish ethnic stereotypes common to early 20th-century American humor.
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JUDGE 7 || No Waste r , {| / ‘| Sandy MeTavish has solved the problems offered by a wife's clothing expenses. He married 1 hula dancer. She wears noth- ing but grass skirts. And her cast-off clothes go to feed his cow. “Mac Gregor’s son is just like his father, isn’t he “Yes, he’s ac block.” p off the old She—Why didn’t he hat? He—He's Scotch. tip his The Saving Grace Baldiin—Well, we've stopped the crime wave in Edinburgh, George I'.—Fine. Mow did {| vou do it? Baldicin — By char room and board in the j © collecting for the min- ister’s. winter coal supply, Mr. McIntosh. a small contribution Won't you give even CAN (touring Scotland) Scotch as Scotch Can Weather forecast for “Scotch” Number: Very close. The wristwatch was invented Scotchman. A Scotchman F ys hates to take anything out of his pocket. Then there's the Scotchman who sent his girl a rose bush so she could grow her own flowers. Then there's the Scotchman who took the springs out of his car so it wouldn't give. er—y’ might see what the boys in the back room will have. Cautious Scot—Weel, I'l gic A little Scotch and soda—and, ii w thocht! Taking up a collection in Scotland. ae comicbooks.com