Judge, 1928-08-11 · page 4 of 36
Judge — August 11, 1928 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Page This page contains several separate satirical pieces: **"World-Be Suicide"** (main cartoon): Shows a figure attempting suicide from a building, captioned "Of course there'd be something here to grab onto!" The satire mocks suicidal impulses—suggesting even self-harm encounters life's practical obstacles. **"Science and Invention"**: A joke about machines replacing human labor, suggesting only brain-workers need fear obsolescence. **"Irate Old Lady"**: A humorous complaint about telegraph incompetence, playing on early 20th-century frustrations with technology. **"Here It Is"**: A poem about drinking habits from Mason B. Hatch, age 6—satirizing either children's precocious observations or adult drinking culture. **"Four out of five"**: Shows men reading newspapers labeled "DECAY," likely satirizing pessimistic news consumption or economic concerns of the era.
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Wovrn-Bre Svictpe grab onto! Suggested Slogan for Democratic Party Blessed are the Micks, for they shall inherit the earth! Lines Written at 90 in the Shade Mother Nature is frigid in winter When the gale from the north is a hummer, But I'm here to proclaim This illustrious dame Is a real Red-hot Mamma in sum- mer! —A. L. L. Of course there'd be something here to Dream kisses Science and Invention The only fellow who doesn't : to worry about a machine y taking his place is the fellow who works with his brains, Trate Old Lady (at Western Union otfice)—Well, if you're so smart you can send flo dl money by celegraph, young man, I'll be blessed if [see why you can’t telegraph an umbrella! ors Here It Is “Some fellows drink just to for- rt, Others to remember, While some drink for no reason at all From 1 her.” —Mason B. Haren (Aged 6) cember to Novem out of five comicbooks.com |