Judge, 1929-04-27 · page 5 of 36
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page, April 25, 1929 This page presents "Judging the News," a satirical column commenting on current events. The main cartoon depicts an elderly man riding a hand-car on railroad tracks, captioned "This is a sentimental day for me, Joe; my last run on the old B. and O." The image appears to reference railroad industry changes, possibly the decline of older rail lines or retirement of long-serving workers. The sentimental tone suggests nostalgia for an earlier era of American transportation. The text column discusses miscellaneous topics including Charlie Chaplin's sound-picture experiments, Notre Dame football, Prohibition enforcement efforts, and a Scotch-joke restraint. The commentary maintains Judge's typical irreverent, satirical approach to weekly news, poking fun at celebrities and policy matters alike.
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Jack Suurriewoern, Editor Grorce Jevs Natnas Jack Civert, Associate Editor tro J. Watsit Contributing Editors Pint Ross, drt Editor Stoney S. Lenz JUDGING THE NEWS According to the press, Charlie Chaplin has turned up his nose at the idea of making sound pic- tures. Instead of up most of his intent turning them fellow-workers seem on talking through them. And while we are on the sub- ject, Hollywood children should be screened and not heard. AL Smith, we hear, is going to yet a degree this June from Notre Dame, And we didn’t even know he played football. As for P ment, hibition enforce- officers and coast guards, America seems to be get- ting a little tired of the whole shooting match, revenue And Gosh, if a Congressman can't drink, who can? Some time we promised not to print any more atch jokes on this page—but we have just heard of a man in Edinburgh who cut himself while shaving and rushed to the hospital to find out if they wanted any volunteers for a blood transfusion, JUDGE, Colume 96, ISS1. at the Post Otice at New ¥ 1879. Additional " - $5.00 8 year. 1Se a ex tabed W by Judge Pul Co, Ine, 1 nee % and copyrighted at: Vernal W. Hates, Treasurer: Joseph T. Co Secretary. 1S E Ve .. re appearing lo JUUGE: ls protected under the prov comicbooks.com