Judge, 1929-08-17 · page 6 of 36
Judge — August 17, 1929 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **"The Last Two Weeks in August"** (comic strip): This satirical poem depicts an office worker's August vacation experience. The sequential panels show him attempting various tasks—painting, cleaning, yard work—while colleagues are away at the beach. The joke critiques the contrast between office life during summer months when staff are absent and the remaining employee struggles with accumulated work. It's relatable commentary on workplace dynamics during vacation season. **"Klarion Kall"** and the bottom cartoon address social anxieties of the era. References to "white supremacy," "Ku Kluxers," and ethnic concerns reflect 1920s-era political tensions. The caption about the "kleptomaniac's son" and the final illustration about a marital argument appear to be miscellaneous humorous anecdotes rather than connected satire.
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JUDGE Klarion Kall White supremacy is ing threatened. Wake up, Ku Kluxers, and do something about this sun tan business! Then there was the klepto- maniac’s son who was born with a restaurant spoon in his mouth, You might say the movies have e from bad to words. Mae—Osear told me a very subtle joke last night. May—Really. Moe—Yes, very; it was an hour before I slapped his face. Will Rogers and Irvin Cobb seem to be about th who can get moi only ones for telling about their operations. The Last Two Weeks in August » office finds me all alone The last two weeks in August. There's no one here to tend the “phone The last two weeks in August. I see no steno primp and perk, IT have no - time-clock-watehing clerk, And I clean up a heap of work The last two weeks in August! The office bey is at the beach The last two weeks in August. The filing clerk is out of reach The last two w s in August. My staff is basking in the sun In search of tan and fickle fun, And IT get months of hard work done The last two weeks in August! The wife and kids are at’ the shore The last two weeks in August. Teven up my poker score The last two weeks in August. No wifely lectures [ incur, what I pre ther fifty were these two weeks in August! —Antuce L. Lippaann Then there was the Scotchman who didn’t send his son to col- lege, because he was afraid that he would get a liberal education. Tur Oxty Man Wuo Ever Won AN Ancument witnt His Wire Well, you would have your own way—I told you not to comicbooks.com