Judge, 1930-09-27 · page 6 of 36
Judge — September 27, 1930 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **Top Cartoon ("Near-Sighted Gent"):** A humorous scene showing chaos at what appears to be a golf course—scattered clubs, bags, and debris everywhere. The joke plays on a near-sighted golfer attempting to play, with the caption suggesting he's asking about the "par" while surrounded by destruction, implying his poor vision causes comedic havoc. **Bottom Cartoon ("Trainer to Prospective Buyer"):** A trainer presents a mule to a potential buyer, describing it as "taken to ya already!" This is straightforward animal-trading humor—the mule's aggressive stance toward the buyer becomes the joke about the animal's temperament and suitability. **"October the First" Section:** Brief humorous letters about domestic complaints (fireplaces, apartment records, furniture storage) and Princeton football prospects—typical period magazine filler combining advice-column comedy with sports commentary.
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tep Gent—Say, I'd like to try this course. What's par here? October the First “Yes, indeed, that fireplace works. Of course it smokes a little until it gets warmed up, but you'll find it mighty cheerful once it gets going.” “Dear Sir: We have no record of a Mr. Gofelt occupying your apart- ment. Unless we receive a check by October fifth, we will be forced to dis connect your telephone.” “Dear Madam: We are sorry to hear that your Q Anne chair was returned from storage with a broken leg. As you know, we pride ourselves on our men, and I can assure you that they have all been trained in courtesy and promptness. If you contemplate moving this year, won't you let us call and give you an estimate?” “Dear Sit: We have turned on the gas in your apartment. There is a charge of one dollar for installation.” “Football authorities at Princeton are enthusiastic over their prospects While the new coaching staff is not cted to turn out a championship Trainer (to prospective buyer)—Looka tha li'l’ devil, he’s taken to ya already! 4 comicbooks.com