Judge, 1930-04-19 · page 12 of 36
Judge — April 19, 1930 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis: "Judge" Magazine Page This page contains two satirical cartoons about marital and social hardship, likely from the 1920s-30s. **Top cartoon ("Judge"):** A lawyer tells a man that his wife threatens to return if he doesn't pay alimony promptly—the joke being that non-payment is preferable to her actually coming back. This satirizes both failed marriages and the legal/financial burden of alimony. **Bottom cartoon ("Racketteer"):** A gangster demands to know who sent his bullet-proof shirt to the laundry—absurd because a criminal would need such protective gear. This mocks organized crime figures and their peculiar logistics. **Right column ("Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before"):** A series of humorous domestic/social scenarios where people hint at unwanted upcoming obligations (mother-in-law visits, court dates, holiday expenses, radio requests, car repairs). The satire targets everyday life's mounting financial and social burdens during economically uncertain times. Overall tone: cynical humor about money troubles, legal entanglements, and social obligations.
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JUDGE Lawven—-And your wife says that if you don't pay the alimony more promptly—she'll come back to you again! Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before “John, [in sure you won't mind sleeping on the couch for a few days, dear? ‘The sofa cushions down in them and you cover yourself with your —ulste (Mother-in-law is coming for a week- end.) Jo you think you're going (The Trathe Court re- quests the pleasure of your company on Monday nest.) © you been getting enough hot Is your apartment nice d warm? Have the hall boys been giving you good service? Cali me on the house phone if you need any- thing.” (Two weeks more to Christ- mas.) “The radio audience will now hear a request program of musical gems se- lected from over four thousand letters from you since our last bri rast.” ( iss Me Again,” “The Road to Mandal By the Waters of the Minnetonka.”) “Your car sounds pretty good, Mr. Schmendrick, but I'll give it a quick look-over and let you know if it needs any minor adjustments.” (New piston CUESTEX 4 Gis ~ rings, new spark plugs, new ditferen- - “ tial, new rear end, new distributor, new brake bands, new crankshaft, new paint job, new upholstery !) ‘ Racketrer—Who the h sent my bullet-proof shirt to the laundry? 10 —Hvcen Woon comicbooks.com