Judge, 1929-12-21 · page 3 of 36
Judge — December 21, 1929 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# "Judging the News" - December 21, 1929 This satirical page comments on early Depression-era politics and society. The five cartoonists at top (Shuttleworth, Nathan, Walsh, Lenz) are credited as editors. The main cartoon, "The Unbelievers," depicts skeptical citizens in what appears to be a government or public office, examining documents. The satire likely critiques public doubt about government responses to economic crisis or policy announcements—a common theme in 1929 as the stock market crash's consequences became clear. The text snippets reference President Hoover's industrial conference, literacy statistics, and peace conference discussions, suggesting cynicism about whether leadership could effectively address contemporary crises. The cartoon's title "The Unbelievers" suggests citizens no longer trust official statements or promises.
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Jack Suuttiewortn, Editor JUDGING THE NEWS And now the coalition bloc in Con- gress might try its d at reducing the high tariff on sugar daddies. When President Hoover invited the American industry to shington for a conference, he seemed to have overlooked some of the most important, the bootleggers. ains of Gerorce Jean NATHAN Ricuarp J. Wats An historian says that a game some- thing like football was played in 104 D. Well, Princeton is an old, old According to a news item, there are more than five million men and women in the United States who cannot write. This, we in truc confession and scenario writers. must include all the Siwney S. Lenz, Contributing Editors As Commander Byrd might have it: “Well, if you knows of a better pole— hop to it!” At present, a good many worthy attractions are being ru by too much talking. And, we are afraid, that's just what's happening to the eace Conferences. The Unbelievers 1929, Entered av Second-Class Matter, October 21. 1881, at the Pow 1879.” Additional entry at Jamaica, and copyrighted 1929. by it ia the U. Secretary, 18 Bast 48th St, New Vork, N. S00 a year ly by Jodge F ‘Britain? Fred Ly Rogan Prendeat: Siduey S. Lena, Vic attention ts called to the fact that every article a) 1Se.a copy. Mublished Week abi 4 p ns of Section 3 of the Copyright Law of the U.S. 1