Judge, 1930-04-12 · page 3 of 36
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# Judge Magazine - April 9, 1930 **"Judging the News" Section:** This satirical commentary page contains three brief political jokes: 1. **Republican hypocrisy**: A jab at Republicans who talk extensively about business while claiming it would have fared better under Al Smith (the 1928 Democratic presidential candidate). 2. **Optimism about stocks**: Mocking optimists who find silver linings in stock market losses by deducting them as tax write-offs. 3. **Senator Borah and planetary discovery**: References Senator William Borah, apparently commenting on a newly discovered planet with extreme temperatures—the joke being Borah's "political insomnia" keeps his eyes open despite such news. **"Spring Practice" cartoon** (lower image): Shows young people in romantic/recreational activities, likely commenting on seasonal courtship traditions. The page reflects Depression-era skepticism about political and financial rhetoric.
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Jack Suurrrewortu, Editer Gerorce Jean NATHAN Ricnarp J. Wats Siewey S. Lenz, Contributing Editors JUDGING THE NEWS Nowadays, a Republican is a man who can occupy two hours. telling how much worse the business slump would have been if Al Smith had been elected. And an optimist is a man who can find enjoyment in deducting his stock market losses from his income tax The temperature of the new planet is estimated to be 350 degrees below zero, or about 10 degrees warmer than the atmosphere around the White House when Senator Borah calls. And as we diagnose it, Mr. Coo- insomnia, He has retired but his eyes are still open. With unemployment what it is, we call it downright unpatriotic of those New York banks to merge and throw thousands of vice presidents out of work. Gibraltar, a military expert says, now serves no useful purpose. Well, isn’t it still the thing that the insur- ance company is as strong as? nal entry ai aod copyright, 1930, > Secretary, 18 East 48th St.) that every Auions of Bection 3 of the Copyright Law of the U. 8. iele and picture appearing in JUL ‘Ofce at New York City, N. ¥., under act of M ing Co., Ine., 18 East 48th Sireet, New ¥ vasurer: Josep T. is protected under comicbooks.com