Judge, 1928-04-14 · page 13 of 36
Judge — April 14, 1928 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Satire Analysis This page satirizes the "Spirit of Pol Roger," apparently a notable person or vessel that has visited Havana and is now being feted in Philadelphia by the exclusive "High Hat Club." The narrative mocks the protagonist's theatrical patriotism—he claims duty to Washington calls him away, yet the story implies this is performative posturing while he actually enjoys champagne-fueled celebration. The cartoon below depicts a U.S. Navy airship/dirigible in clouds with a parachutist, captioned with dialogue about "Commander Rosenthal" being "safe." This likely references an actual naval incident or rescue, playing on contemporary airship technology and military happenings. The photograph shows prominent Philadelphia club members at a banquet. The humor derives from contrasting high-society pretension with crude behavior (shooting champagne corks) and questioning who among these respectable-looking gentlemen is actually "Judge, Jr."—likely a member known for questionable conduct. The satire targets nouveau-riche social climbing and false patriotic performance.
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JUDGE WIG SPIRIT OF POL ROGER AND CREW FETED BY QUAKER CITY! Pritapecemia, Pa., April 14 After leaving Havana (1 think it was Haven following radiogram: “The High Hat Club of Philadelphia invites yeu and Mac to attend banquet ), we received the tomorrow at Ritz Carlton as our Coie ANAETT Then suddenly, above the popping of the corks, I heard an ominous sound! What (Continued on page 27) guests — signed Governor John Clark Sims. T read it aloud to Mae (he ilways loves to be read aloud to), and the minute [got to as our guests.” he was all enthusiasm rt and despite the that we were due in Washington to take up Congressmen, he was for turning back, “Our country calls, Mac!” [said quietly with set face. “Duty | first! Washington awaits us! nd I steered the Spirit: of Pol Roger straight for the Capitol! This. of course, made Mae very peev- je ish, and in a childish High Hat Club of Philadelphia. | temper he started Some of the prominent members making merry | shooting champagne — at the last banquet. Which one is Judge, Jr? corks at my back and <_< 1 drinking all the con- — ; \ ( HEY COMMANDER ) § ( Rosen DAHL 4 \M SAFE I BY comicbooks.com