Judge, 1929-12-07 · page 8 of 36
Judge — December 7, 1929 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis of Judge Page **Top Cartoon ("Never mind what he said—move on!"):** A traffic judge oversees three automobiles involved in what appears to be a collision. The caption suggests the judge is dismissing the incident without investigation, humorously commenting on judicial indifference to traffic violations or accidents—a social commentary on the inconsistency and carelessness of early automobile-era law enforcement. **Bottom Story ("Christmas Cooperation"):** A father-son dialogue about Santa Claus's factory troubles. Mr. Thompson explains Santa's production crisis due to strikes among dwarfs (toy manufacturers) and machinery problems, resulting in fewer toys. Junior agrees to accept fewer presents as a "good sport." The satire critiques labor strikes and economic disruption affecting holiday commerce and consumer expectations during the Christmas season.
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JUDGE “Never mind what he said—move on!!”" Christmas Cooperation sr-old offspring, “daddy wants . F “Junior,” said Mr. Thompson to his | ; 1 a little talk with you. Lo eas hoot, daddy,” , fis . : SEANCES customed to these little father ZEBDINGS and-son chats. POLM ST mY “It's about our good friend, Claus,” said Mr. Thompson. just heard some sad news from the Arctic Circle.” . ‘s too bad,” said Junior. “Yes,” continued his father, “ has had a lot of trouble up there in his factory. It seems there was a strike of all the dwarfs who help him to manufacture toys. I also understand that he has had trouble with his pro- duction, His machinery is in bad con- dition, and the total output for nine- teen twenty-nine has been way under preceding years. As a result of this, my boy, you'll have to reconcile your- self to fewer toys this year. Will you be a good sport and co-operate with Sant Sure,” answered Junior, “I under- stand everything, pop. It's a darn shame that you bought that Chrysler at a hundred and twenty-five.” that terrible Scotch.” —Hvan Woon 6 comicbooks.com