Judge, 1929-08-03 · page 8 of 40
Judge — August 3, 1929 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Content Analysis This page satirizes the American Stable-Savers' Association and the debate over whether to preserve horses as the automobile age progresses. The top cartoon shows a naval commissar figure addressing two identical girls, apparently mocking Soviet commissars' propaganda methods. The main article by S.J. Perelman, labeled "JUDGE Stable Expert," humorously argues for keeping stables. It references Percy Busboom, who reported fewer than four horses remained in the U.S., naming the survivors (Americans, a Turk, and horses named Phelps or Zinkeiser). The accompanying illustration titled "The Reformer's Saturday Night" shows a chaotic domestic scene, likely satirizing well-intentioned but impractical reformers advocating for outdated institutions during rapid modernization. The satire critiques nostalgia-driven preservation efforts in an era of technological change.
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JUDGE CONSIDER YOURSELVES NATIONALIZED, GIRLS! CHUCKLED THE COMMISSAR Draw up the sauce-boats on the pebbly strand, bo’sun, and serve all hands a portion of preserved arches in plum compote. “Shall I j make som fles for breakfast, dear?” ask. Mrs. Feenamitz ten- derly. “No,” growled her prince consort, “they look too much like fried crossword puzzles!” Oh, Mr. Radio Man, would you call a couple of aerial stowaways a pair of high heels? STABLES—YES OR NO? enough when the score was totted up and totted | down again, the reporters had lost not only to the — | | Busboom Says Stables Must Stay ! stables but were drunk into the bargain, being reporters, By Mr. Busboom, whose name is Perey Busboom— S. J. Perelman, JUDGE Stable Expert one of the Bay Ridge Busbooms, by the way —has compiled figures showing that there were The American Stable-Savers’ Association has less than four horses left in the United States just flung down ntlet. Mouth- last week. ize seven gs Of these two were native-born it | ing their war-cry Americans, one a Turk. i | a Stable and You House and the other named ih a Horse,” this small Phelps or Zinkeiser. i@ body of — stable-lovers Upon questioning, it ia with size seven brains turned out that — his name was Phelps Zin- kei has leaped into the breach and will wage bitter war against ese poor horses | stable-wasters are homeless,” declared if | stable-thrower Mr, Busboom when in “You can't p terviewed in a semi- mel | with Ame circular bathtub just and get away with it,” i outside Bridgeport. } announced Perey Bus- “Everybody has been | boom, president of the chopping down. stables i | Association, at the an- recklessly, little reek- me | nual dinner at the club ing of the future, It is of stable on Pratt Street up to the government to Wi | last night. ‘To illus- plant new stables. o ig trate, he invited re- “Think of these un- ah porters to play hob fortunate horses,” went | } | with him and t on Mr. Busboom ind! . i | | cal stables, one nantly, “homeless, | Ai { and one brunette. spondent, every door 1 were t, the crou- closed to them, tl J Fil) pier’s crisp cry, “Mes- compelled to spend their 3 fit | sieurs, faites vos jeur!” time hanging around f i | rang out, and sure The Reformer’s Saturdau Niaht the lobby of the Astor. ; 6 comicbooks.com