Judge, 1928-10-20 · page 4 of 36
Judge — October 20, 1928 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Page This page contains political and social humor from an unspecified era. **Top illustration** ("Two up and one to play"): Shows children on a tree swing, captioned as commentary on keeping "Family Harmony." The text references Gerald Grover Gilchrist Groomer supporting Herbert Hoover, while his wife supports Smith—likely referencing the **1928 presidential election** between Herbert Hoover and Al Smith, where the joke is that political disagreement threatens domestic peace. **"Fore!" section**: Golf humor about dropping handkerchiefs and husbands. **Bottom story** ("The Battle of the Marne—Marne Pa!"): Domestic humor where "Bill's" wife is "sinking" while washing dishes; a Scotch candy vendor and Al Smith references provide period detail, though the exact satirical point is unclear without additional context. The page blends political commentary with domestic comedy typical of 1920s Judge magazine.
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| JUDGE Two up and one to play. A Short Story The Battle of | the Marne Pat Marne-— “Hallo, Bill! How's your wife evening?" t, is she ill?” Just washing dishes.” Then there's the Scotch sheik who gave his sweetie moth balls tu put in her hope chest. The Al Smith many Parties and song—Tam- Tammany How to Keep Family Harmony Gerald Grover Gilchrist G Is a fan for Herbert Hoover. But his wife (and kin and kith) Worship at the feet of Smith. oover G “VOT and clear. On the front in letters high “VOTE FOR SMITH” compels your eye, Thus, because their brains are suppl They remain a loving couple. —Artive Lirpaaxn I's car shows on the FOR HOOVE Fore! “Putt it there,” said the wise- cracking caddie as he pointed to the eighteenth hole. Many a lady drops a handker- chief and picks up a husband. MY HEART ECSTASY | UNITES ENDAZE LOTTO | LOVE ENDOW | The golfer who stuck to the rules. comicbooks.com