Judge, 1929-02-09 · page 9 of 36
Judge — February 9, 1929 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains three satirical pieces typical of early 20th-century American humor: **"Back to Normalcy"** mocks the generational conflict of the post-WWI era. A rebellious young man declares he won't follow his father's conservative career path, wanting instead to do something "original" and "significant." His father threatens disinheritance, and the son immediately capitulates—the joke being that radical individualism crumbles instantly when money is threatened. The title references Warren Harding's 1920 campaign promise of "return to normalcy," suggesting American youth ultimately conform to business-as-usual. **"The Only Girl"** is a lighthearted poem by Arthur Lipmann about a man who sends a Valentine only to "Lady Luck"—rejecting flapper girls and ingénues for fortune itself. **"Dog's Life"** cartoons show domestic absurdities: dogs at a social club and an advertising kettle-pourer scalding himself. These are simple visual gags without deeper political meaning. The page reflects post-war anxieties about youth rebellion, conformity, and commercial culture.
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