Judge, 1928-07-14 · page 28 of 36
Judge — July 14, 1928 — page 28: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page mixes **advertisements** with **satirical political commentary**. The "High Hat" column features a fictional politician defending his "wet" stance—support for alcohol consumption—during the Prohibition era (1920-1933). He invokes the Bible and liberty to justify drinking wine, while sarcastically dismissing opponents who "dodge the issue." The humor lies in his contradictory bluster: he claims to believe in personal freedom and self-determination while essentially admitting his position is indefensible. The small joke at bottom—a man claims to be "self-made," but a voice interrupts "You knocked off work too soon"—mocks self-made-man rhetoric as incomplete or dishonest. The remaining content is **product advertising**: Westclox watches and pocket watches, priced at $1.50-$250. There's also a bridge card game puzzle and cartoon illustration unrelated to the political content. The page reflects 1920s debates over Prohibition's enforcement and personal liberty.
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