Judge, 1929-12-14 · page 6 of 36
Judge — December 14, 1929 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two separate pieces of satire: **"Why I Sold My Radio"** (top) mocks the proliferation of radio advertising and interruptions in the 1920s-30s. The author complains that radio programs constantly cut to advertisements and promotional announcements, making listening frustrating. The cartoon shows a family gathered around a radio being bombarded by commercial messages. **"Helping Hands: Just After You've Bought a House"** (bottom) satirizes post-purchase expenses for new homeowners. The large illustration depicts a chaotic Christmas tree decorated with bills and financial obligations—taxes, water rent, gas lines, schoolhouse expenses. The accompanying text humorously warns that homeownership costs far exceed the initial purchase price, with neighbors constantly soliciting for community improvements. It's social commentary on the hidden burdens of home ownership.
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Why I Sold My Radio imb on my kne . +. Clancey is runnin —wait ait ute—I mean Bernstein. No, it’s Harris.” . 2. “The next fea ture in our program will be an inter esting educational talk.” . 2. “Oh, I get the bloo-hoos when it rains!" ... “Universe, howdy!" . . . “And now the Sunshine Boys will bring you their Half Hour of Happiness.” “Mammy! Ah said mammy!"... “Don't forget the name, folks—Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe, at 19 t Blank Street.” . . . “Oh-yoh-lay-e Yoh-lay-ce-ho!"” . .. “We are pleased to announce that Mr. Herman Schwartz will now entertain you with his famous imitations of bird calls.” - “Just me and the man in the moo-hoon !” Sonny B-hoy !” with the ball —Ormonpo Rossins JUDGE “Alicash likes t? go out, hic “Run into a door?” “No ~n’ cut down m’ own Chrishmash tree.” a Kibitzer!” Helping Hands Just After You've Bought a House “Well, it's going to make it nice for your friends, old man, It's a great treat for city people to get out in the country over the week-ends. When are you moving in?” “Of course, you know your own business best, but iny old man said, "Never buy for it out —they house until you can pay cht!’ He learned, all right lly foreclosed on him and sold everything, right down to. the nightshirt on his back.” “I suppose you've figured it all out, but T wonder if you'll really be saving There's taxes—getting heavier year—and water rent. They you, too, for new roads, and gas and schoolhouses, whether or not you've got any kids.” “No, you're not paying rent, that’s true. But they say it about evens up in the end. And look at the time you waste on the trains!” “Personally, I don’t like neighbors. I hate being thrown with the s little group every week in the You get smug, and you're always of- fending somebody by trying to do something without having the whole gang in on it. I like to be lost in a crowd.” “Honest to gosh, I'd rather be strung up by the thumbs than fool with a furnace! It's made a nervous wreck out of more strong men t can think of. I can see you no: wrestling a barrel of ashes on a flight of icy steps! Man!” —Srtantey Jones comicbooks.com | | | ] |