Judge, 1930-06-07 · page 5 of 36
Judge — June 7, 1930 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two distinct pieces: **"Judge" (top section):** A series of brief humorous anecdotes by R.C. O'Brien mocking various social types—opticians' daughters, Scotsmen obsessed with golf, and someone attempting to bribe a judge. The humor relies on ethnic stereotyping (the Scotsman) and class-based ridicule common to 1920s-era satire. **"Why Summer Resorts Have Lost All Their Glamor For Me" (bottom):** An illustrated article by Arthur Silverblatt critiquing how summer vacation behavior has become standardized and superficial. The accompanying cartoon shows a woman in elaborate dress speaking to a fashionably-dressed man, with the caption "Now, what d'you think the Judge drinks?"—likely satirizing pretentious social posturing at resorts. The overall theme reflects 1920s anxieties about commercialization and authenticity in leisure culture.
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Dora’s Cousin You've heard of the optician’s daughter? Two glasses and she makes spectacle of herself. Some people find relaxation on a yolf course. Others find health. Still others find exercise and sport. But a Scotchman finds golf balls. Then there was the Scotchman who shot his frau because she suggested a trip to the seashore just after bought a new sun lamp. And the next time President Hoover ants to select a supreme court j tice, he ought to appoint a commission to do it for him. “Yessir,” said the town constable, “put in a couple of red traffic lights in this town and they'll pay for them- selves in no time.” Then there was the dope who thought he could get even with the judge who fined him by worthless check. —R. C. O'Brien ving him a JUDGE ie oe 3 Ne TAS The novice. Why Summer Resorts Have Lost All Their Glamor For Me ‘Ov isn’t it delightful that you play contract! We've been looking for a fourth for days. Of course, my husband and I are just learning and we only play for a twen- tieth, but it’s good fun!” “My husband wanted to go abroad this year. In fact, I had a hard time persuading him not to go. I think it’s so much nicer here than in Europe. Going to Europe gets so y monoto- nous, and then there are so many peo- ple going now!" “T tell you, business will never be the same again. Believe me, that drop in November took the heart out of everything. You wouldn't think it would affect the shirtwaist business, but it certainly does ! “Do you mind if we watch you play tennis?) Now, Junior, you mustn't throw sand at the nice man and keep off the court!” “Personally I like it much better at Crystal Lake. They have a movie theatre there with talkies and radios in every room at the hotel. Closer to the city, too. Sort of keeps you in touch with things!” “You're just like all the men one meets at summer resorts. You like to play around and have a good time for a week or two and then you'll go away and forget everything you said and everyone you knew!” —ArTHUR SILVERBLATT comicbooks.com