Judge, 1928-03-24 · page 26 of 36
Judge — March 24, 1928 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains **three distinct jokes** rather than political cartoons: 1. **"Chain Store" pun**: A young woman entering a grocery store during winter asks to buy tire chains, misunderstanding "chain store" as a store that sells chains. The humor relies on this literal/figurative wordplay. 2. **"Motorcyclist" joke**: A former motorcycle sidecar rider must abandon the sidecar when transitioning to airplane travel, as it throws off the plane's balance. The absurdist humor comes from applying motorcycle logic to aviation. 3. **Statler Hotels advertisement**: The left side promotes Statler Hotels' new radio service in guest rooms, featuring two well-dressed men. **Context for modern readers**: These jokes reflect 1920s-30s concerns—winter tire chains were essential equipment, motorcycles with sidecars were common vehicles, and radio in hotel rooms was a novel luxury feature. The humor is gentle wordplay and situational comedy typical of Judge magazine's style, with no political intent.
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Enjoy over- sunday ata | Statlerwith =|?" Mla Youna Lavy Moronist—It’s snowing and sleeting and I'd e | like to buy some chains for my tires. “I'm sorry—we keep only groceries.” “How annoying! 1 understood this was a chain store.” Time usually drags for a traveler in a strange city over Sunday. That's why the newest Statler service is so much appreciated. Lounging comfortably in your room at any Stat- ler Hotel, you can listen to the radio as you would at home. Choice of two carefully selected pro- grams always available. And there's no charge. Plan your trip to be in a Statler over Sunday. You're sure to enjoy a very pleasant week-end. Protaren Former Motoncycuist—I don't care if you sre used to the There are Statler Hotels ins side-car, Tillie—you'll have to give it up. You can see how BOSTON it throws the plane out of balance! BUFFALO (Hotel Statler and Hotel Buffalo) —— — CLEVELAND DETROIT + ST.LOUIS — _ es NEW YORK (Hotel Pennsylvani, . . * Statler-Operated) Prize Winners: Lenz Bridge Problem No. 2 Hl i As it appeared in the February 18th issue of Judge ote S First Prize: Father Preble, Newton Centre, Mass. Second Pri Major A. H. Bai Nogales, Arizona tat er Third Prize: Albert $. James, Stockton, Calif 7,700 Rooms with bath and | The names of the prize winners of Problem No. 3 will appear in the issue of radio reception. Fixed, ua- | Mareh 31st, instead of in this issue, as previously announced. changing rates posted io alk | (Sve Page 23 for Lenz Problem No. 7) oome. L comicbooks.com