Judge, 1929-12-07 · page 6 of 36
Judge — December 7, 1929 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Page **Top Cartoon ("Enter Santa Claus"):** This satirizes post-WWI economic chaos. Santa arrives in a sleigh labeled "Loan Shark," surrounded by figures juggling financial instruments and military items. The satire suggests Santa (representing hope/relief) is being exploited by loan sharks and war profiteers capitalizing on post-war instability. **Middle Comic Strip:** A husband repeatedly encounters rolled-up rugs (labeled "RUGS") in his home. The visual gag plays on the phrase "beating a dead horse"—literally showing him struggling with oversized rugs, suggesting domestic frustration or marital discord through absurdist humor. **Bottom Text:** "The Ad Man's Son Writes to Santa" is a sincere (non-satirical) letter emphasizing contentment and spiritual fulfillment over material goods—a moralistic counterpoint to the page's cynicism above.
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Latest Fashion Note These ankle-hiding dresses new I greet with approbation, At last they give some practice to A man’s imagination! The next war will be fought in the air, That's fine. Some foreign nation send a fleet of airplanes over here; they'll start out over the ocean and never be heard from again, The out-of-town visitor often won- ders where he can mcet a typical New Yorker, Well, in summery, in Canada, and in winter in Florida, Then there’s the manicurist who gave up playing bridge because she said she could never scem to get a hand. Enter Santa Claus The Ad Man’s Son Writes to Santa Dear Santa: What is the biggest thing in life? Health? Wealth?) Friends? They're all important, aren't they? If a man has these three attributes he may feel like a success + act like a success ly living a full life? Ask yourself this question. Hon- estly . 2. in the seclusion of your home. And then, when you find some- thing still lacking, ask yourself if the most important thing in life isn’t con- tentment? Contentment! The magic state of mind that lifts men to great deeds + + the boon and blessing that makes existence happy, roseate, pleasant. You want Contentment. I want Con- tentment. And you can’t find real, lasting contentment unless you know that J am satisfied, pleased, contented with what you have done for me. So... Santa dear... bring me a set of electric trains . . . a new bi- cycle... and a 3-tube radio, That's all I ask of you. And when you've dropped these down my chimney, you can go aw contented . . . can smile at the twin- kling stars... can enjoy your job «+. can find new happiness in your work, You can't afford to overlook this in- vestment in Contentment. Make up my package today ... in the sheets of wrapping paper enclosed with this letter . . . tomorrow may be too late. Join the Contentment Crusade! Sincerely, Autivr L, Lirpaann . =. but is he re: comicbooks.com