Judge, 1928-10-06 · page 31 of 36
Judge — October 6, 1928 — page 31: what you’re looking at
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This page contains theater criticism and light humor from an era of 1920s popular entertainment. **Main Content:** The left column reviews "Night Hostess," a theatrical production under Reverend John Golden's management. The critic suggests Golden, known for theatrical propriety, has compromised his standards by embracing more risqué material ("hot stuff") to attract paying audiences—a commentary on commercialism versus artistic integrity in theater. **Humor Sections:** Two brief jokes: one about a woman entering her dog in a show for social opportunities rather than winning; another about a Scottish golfer hitting turf, with the caddie's deadpan response "Scotland, sir"—simple visual humor. **Advertisements:** The page primarily features ads for period products (Murad cigarettes, Abbotts Bitters, Vittel Water), including a "Scotchograms" book capitalizing on 1920s fad for Scottish-themed word games. **Cartoon Art:** The flapper illustration depicts 1920s female fashion and social anxiety about unpaid debts to dressmakers—poking fun at consumer culture and women's spending habits. The overall tone reflects Jazz Age commentary on commercialism, changing morality, and consumer excess.
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know about “Night Hostess,” ex cept that it is acted as if it were a college yell and. suffers. over- writing of its climaxes and hence bad thuds at the conclusions of its second and last acts. The production is under the uuspices of the Rev. John Golden, who, noting that it is the hot stuf that presently gets the money, has apparently lost some of his much insisted upon theatrical purity and has tried to go after a little of the mazuma with lines shout. the celebrated Mr. Me- Carthy’s nether nds and other such erstwhile Golden’ shudders. Very Doggy! Mrs. Lahdidah—V'm enter Fido in the dog show next month, Friend—Do you think he will win? “No, but he'll meet some nice dogs. —Trr Birs A gentleman visiting some rela tives in Scotland was. persuaded to try a game of golf. At his first stroke he aimed a terrific blow at > Scattering the turf to EMOTIONAL MOMENTS sht and left. What have T hit?” he asked. IN THE LIFE OF A FLAPPER w round for the result “Scotland, sir.” answered the 7 caddie; When you want to order Co-Orrnarive News, anew frock and your dressmaker Manenesten e reminds you that you owe her a “Little” bill... Light a MURAD, © P berittand Oo, Bat. “Say It With Scotchograms” The Funniest Book of the Year | | BITTERS Tones the Stomach . Improves the Appetite Contains a dictionary of over 250) Aids Digestion words and phrases to use in making up Scotehograms. — Humorous mes P | ¢ of Bitters | sages for all occasions. Instructions il 25 ; pail 25 cts BBOTT & CO. o vriti Sco! sa oO 0 Ww. for writing Scote ams and how t Baltes Ma play Scotchogram games. Illustrations by Jefferson Machamer. “Ix Mr. Hackett in this Acid In Your System? morning?” Its Symphony book alright andy || Get rid of it “Yes; I think you'll find prices sonia dollar. Senate to Judge Drink VITTEL WATER him up on the left shoulder!” Publishing West 43rd St.. GRANDE SOURCE Passinc Stow York City, and yule ghetto copy |] MORRIS & SCHRADER * 2A%c¥y.3"~ pirate urn mail. comicbooks.com