Judge, 1929-09-14 · page 7 of 36
Judge — September 14, 1929 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains several humorous pieces rather than political cartoons. The main illustration shows a couple observing an automobile accident, with the caption "Them antique hounds go pretty fur sometimes, even if they are liberal." This appears to be a joke about early automobiles' unreliability—"antique hounds" likely refers to old cars, with "liberal" meaning generous or excessive in some way. Other items include comedic dialogue pieces ("Aboard the Queen of the Air," "Not on the Level," "The Prisoner's Song," "Helping Hands") and a personal advertisement seeking a driving companion to Canada. The humor is primarily domestic and observational rather than explicitly political. Without clear dating or specific references, the exact historical context remains unclear, though the automobile references suggest early 20th century.
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Aboard the Queen of the Air o, Hans, you can’t get in there to see the boss. It doesn’t matter if the forward engines did go dead. Stay out of that cabin, Schmidt, and don't worry the Chief with your shouting about the rudder cracking in two. “Not a chance, Furman; you can't bother Doc now. I don't re if Milady Drummond Fay id jump overboard. “And I'm telling you fellows for once and all to clear out of here, the Commander is in a per- fect hell of a sweat thinking up a clever ending for his Syndi- —R. P. W. When you are riding in an auto you can’ pass trolley cars and other autos. But when you are riding on a trolley car about the only thing you ever pass is your street. Not on the Level Elevator floor? operator — What Passenger—Seven and an cighth. “Trying to be comica “No; that’s where you stopped last time.” JUDGE Ir Harenen Ixy Otyuevs Cor—Did you ever hear suck language? “No—give him a couple of summonses!” The Prisoner’s Song My gin was the best in the busi- ness, I subdued many thirsts in my time, I'd built up a fine little racket And most of my orders was prime. When alo comes this Wille- brandt lady And ships me for five years in stir. I've respect for the sex—but sce the effeets— I've learned about women from ‘Er. —Wattace Perkins “Them antique hounds go pretty fur sometimes, even if they are liberal.” “Helping Hands” After the third week of the in-la “Oh, well, wh: nice for a couple of going to kill you, is it Being ks isn't “Why, say, man, you're lucky and don’t know it!” How'd you like to be in Dave Garratt’s shoes? His in-laws live just around the corner from him.” “Well, I told you a dozen times before you bought this house that you'd need two bathrooms.” “Personally, I’d just try to put myself in their place, old man. We're all getting along, and sooner or later we're going to crave contact with young people.” “What? They still with you? Well, I'M hand it to them for ticking with that thing you call a bed in your guest room. My spine is still like a French horn from the two nights I spent in it last summer!” “Of course, I’m not married, so I can’t say just how I would feel. But every so often I get tired of young folks. No, I'm not mar- ried.” —Srantey Jones Personal Advertisement Gentleman, driving his own car to Canada, will take along gentle- man as companion, if latter will drive back.