Judge, 1928-03-17 · page 5 of 36
Judge — March 17, 1928 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains several brief humorous sketches typical of Judge's satirical format: **"Here's How"** mocks legal excuses—a speeding driver blames a Prohibition agent for distraction; an officer dismisses ignorance as no defense. **"Permanent Cure"** depicts a Scottish immigrant's malapropisms at a bar, playing on ethnic stereotypes common to the era. **"Just Like That"** satirizes a wife's demand for orange blossoms on their anniversary, with commentary on bootleggers and false teeth as odd business ventures. The large cartoon shows a prohibition-era speakeasy scene where someone demands "I'll take a lemon soda!"—clearly code for illegal alcohol. The caption references leading friends through alleys and over fences, depicting the era's secretive speakeasy culture. The humor relies on 1920s Prohibition-era references now historically dated.
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