Judge, 1928-01-21 · page 7 of 36
Judge — January 21, 1928 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **Top Cartoon:** Shows performers falling during a movie comedy scene. The caption jokes that stunt performers ("Brother Workmen") earn high pay for physical falls—the humor targets the emerging film industry's dangerous stunt work. **"Newspaper Items That Tell a Story":** A darkly comic narrative about Herman Glutz, presented through classified ads and personal notices. Glutz abandons his wife, attempts suicide by jumping from High Bridge, is rescued, loses his coat, and the police search for him. Mrs. Glutz then visits her parents. The satire mocks newspaper culture itself—how random classified ads and notices, when read together, accidentally create a complete human tragedy. This reflects Judge's criticism of sensationalist journalism. **Bottom Jokes:** Unrelated one-liners about artistic temperament and marriage.
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Brornen Work sex you did, Bill. Newspaper Items That Tell a Story Personal notice: My wife hav- ing left my bed and board, I will not be responsible for anything. Herman Glatz, News item: Would-be Suicide Foiled. A man, who from cards found in his pocket is thought to be Herman Glutz or one of sev- eral others, attempted to kill him- self by jumping from High Bridge today. ‘The only thing that stopped him was the high railing and the distar One look con- vinced him that life was too short and the jump too long anyway, so he left without jumping and without his coat, which he had taken off preparatory to the le Police are searching for him—in order to give him back his coat. Local Mrs. Herman Glutz Zan extended visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ima Whatsis. Advertisement: Help wanted, female. Gentleman, at present keeping house by himself and for Fellers in movie comedies get big money for a fall like JUDGE himself, wants housckecper. Must be reasonable. Herman Glutz, 57 Pickle Street. Local news: Mrs. Herman Glutz has accepted a responsible position with the Acme Laundry Compan Advertisement: Apartment for rent. Apply superintendent, 57 Pickle Street. Hotel arrivals: Hotel Blank. .. Mr. Herman Glatz... .. Personal notice: Minnie; come home, all is forgiven. Herman. Ditto: Herman; all right, but where is our home now? Minnie. Ditto: Minnie: Home is where the Mommer is. Hermie. Local news: Mr. and Mrs. Her- man Glutz have taken up. resi- dence with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ima Whatsis. ‘Tom Footery Real Cause Nitt—I'm wedded to my art. Why fishermen’s wives are Witt—Well, it ought to di- never lonely in Venice vorce you for cruelty. comicbooks.com