Judge, 1928-06-09 · page 10 of 36
Judge — June 9, 1928 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Explanation for Modern Readers This page from *Judge* magazine shows two photographs of college students from what appears to be the early 20th century. The top image, titled "The Fence," depicts students relaxing in "Varsity Park," with one identified as Jerry Smith, Captain of the Squash Team, wearing a derby hat. The bottom image shows fraternity members ("Allez Upsilon house") lounging outdoors. These appear to be humorous documentary-style photos rather than political satire—the humor derives from capturing candid moments of college life and social hierarchies (varsity athletes, fraternity culture). The "fence" likely refers to a casual gathering spot where students congregate. Without additional context, the specific satirical point remains unclear, though the layout suggests *Judge* was documenting and gently mocking contemporary collegiate social institutions and leisured student culture.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
THE “FENCE” (above) Students whiling away the hours in “Varsity” Park. The student xwith the derby is Jerry Smilch, Captain of the Squash Team. THE ALLEZ UP- SILON HOUS A group of fraternity boys sunning themselves in front of the Allez Upsilon house. < comicbooks.com