Judge, 1930-10-18 · page 8 of 36
Judge — October 18, 1930 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page from *Judge* magazine contains two cartoons and a letter to the editor. The **top cartoon** depicts a man shutting down an antique shop, saying "Business is rotten. I'm going back to my old profession." The sign advertises "SHINBONE" items, likely referencing worthless or fraudulent antiques—a commentary on deceptive business practices. The **letter** from Presiding Judge J. Blackstone McCowl proposes a solution to jury-duty avoidance: reserving courtroom seats for interested observers, allegedly to attract people like "Jim" (a familiar acquaintance). The judge suggests this would expose sensational trials and compensate for low jury attendance. The **bottom cartoon** shows three men carrying a large sack labeled "ED," captioned "Cheer up, Ed; there's another game next Saturday!" The context remains unclear without additional information about who "Ed" represents.
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ul tl | REA “Business is rotten, Cheer up, Ed; there’s-an- other game nest Saturday!” JUDGE I'm going back to my old profession.” A Suggestion for Eliminating the Dodging of Jury Service Mr. James R. Wizzle, 4 Filbert St., City. Jim, Old Pal: Excuse the familiar- ity, but the bailiff has suggested your name as that of a he-man who might be interested in a little snappy enter- tainment. Jim, I'm go something x to let you in on ; I've some hot cases coming up in court next w Lillian (Babe) Liewsez, D. (Speed) Dillblotz, Henry (The Sheik) Hizzle- blog and some other high class of- fenders. They're on trial for—well, I won't spoil it for you by tel Now, I've a hunch there’s going be some sizzling testimony when Babe and Speed are tried. (And the silk hose that will be displayed when those cuties take the stand... .!!) | The last time I tried cases like that the testimony got so hot that I had to clear the courtroom. Well, Jim, I've heard you were a pretty live one. And [figured you might want to in on these trials It’s a break for you, big boy there are only twelve reserved seats left. I want you to have one of them. Not for just a day or so, Jim, but for the whole business, sce? How about it, old-timer? I'll hold your seat until 8 a.n. Monday morn ing. Very truly yours, J. Buackstoxe MeScown, Presiding Judge, Dist. 2. comicbooks.com