Judge, 1930-08-09 · page 12 of 36
Judge — August 9, 1930 — page 12: what you’re looking at
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# Political Satire from Judge Magazine This page contains a dialogue between two Republicans discussing the incumbent President (likely Herbert Hoover, given references to farm relief and tariff failures during the Great Depression era). **The Main Cartoon:** Two ordinary citizens complain that the President is incompetent—he's "messed up" farm relief, won't listen to experienced advisors, and has angered everyone with his tariff policies. Yet they conclude he's still unbeatable because Democrats might nominate someone worse (possibly Al Smith, explicitly mentioned). The satire mocks Republicans' loyalty despite acknowledging their leader's failures. **The Subtext:** Judge is satirizing how voters can be trapped supporting a failed leader simply out of partisan fear of the opposition—a common political predicament. **Other Items:** Minor humor pieces about tree-sitting endurance records and unemployment statistics in Florida serve as filler content typical of satirical magazines of the era.
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JUDGE Talkie of Two Republicans Discussing the President -L, I say if he ain't a wash-out there never was a o “Yeah, that’s what I : foul ball if there ever was on “You're right. We never had a President yet that’s been wrong about ay different things.” 9 y don’t know what it’s all about.” “He's sure messed up that farm re- lief business, hasn't he?” “He sure has. He won't take ad vice from the guys that have been there and know the ropes.” “Yeah, looks like he’s trying to get everybody sore at him.” “Well, [say if that’s what he’s try- ing to do he’s making a big success.” “Yeah, he’s made ‘em all sore about the tariff.” “Yeah, [ say it looks li ing to get everybody sore whom the Democrats will nominate next ti “LT don't know, What difference does it make? ‘There won't nobody a chance to beat this guy for You can’t beat him for “I should say not. The country can’t afford to take a chance electing h, that’s what I say. Wouldn't things ‘a’ be a hell of a fix if we'd In Tuem Harry Days to Come elected Smith? Dad's dinner pail. —Sranzey Frrzornaro Great Oaks These tree-sitting endurance records are going to be broken when a friend of ours tries it. He says he’s going to sit on an acorn and eventually climb down out of a big oak. And despite recent disclosures, we ‘main positive that the only Red > is sunburn. Census figures show that Collier County, in Florida, with a population .756, has only one man listed as unemployed. We understand his de- fense is that all sites suitable for hot- dog stands are taken. It was during the broadcasting of a prize-fight that a fan sent in a re- quest for music. He said they should not broadcast a dance without music. “Maybe it needs a new flint!” comicbooks.com