Judge, 1930-12-06 · page 6 of 36
Judge — December 6, 1930 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Page This page contains three separate satirical pieces: **"In Our House"** mocks Prohibition-era social hypocrisy—dropping silverware signals company arrival, but the real concern is purchasing illegal liquor afterward. The joke highlights how Americans circumvented alcohol bans through informal networks. **"Judge as Air Passenger"** (top cartoon) depicts crowded, chaotic train travel, with the caption humorously suggesting a first-time passenger. It satirizes overcrowded transportation conditions of the era. **"To Any Child"** by Arthur L. Lippmann sarcastically urges children to misbehave during Christmas, inverting parental warnings. It's humorous social commentary on holiday expectations. **"Billings"** (bottom) shows domestic chaos—a woman losing her head literally—satirizing marital discord and domestic violence through absurdist humor typical of Judge's style. The page reflects 1920s American concerns: Prohibition enforcement, transportation infrastructure, and family dynamics.
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JUDGE In Our House If knives and forks are dropped it means company’s coming. If knives and forks are thrown it) means the company’s gone. Amos ‘n’ Andy recent- ly gave a Scotchman pneumonia, He kept his windows open to hear them, We've always — won- dered whether conscien- tious surgeons on duty have a sign on their walls saying: “Please do not talk to the operator.” It’s no trouble to buy liquor any place these days. The trouble comes after it's bought. Ai Passencer—I don’t know— it’s my first trip, too! To Any Child BR goung person, and demand a End to Christmas propaganda. Frown on elders who enslave your Youth with boons for good behavior. Be a junior Doubting Themas When your doting parents promise Kiddie kar or concertina Only if you'll eat farina! Don't postpone a single revel, Roister, roar and raise the devil. (Not a sin, solemn warning Will be thought of Christmas morn- ing). Spurn all counsel, lively elf, Be a demon, be yourself. Gadabout and raise a row— You'll get presents anyhox —Antiuce L. Lirpaaxn Little But Oh My! In keeping with the current rage, there comes the 1 ure cocktail. One drink and in a miniature out. The neighbors are a quarrelsome couple, but they always patch things up after a fight. You know—chins, noses and knuckles. Some passenger planes are now equipped with: robot pilots. Someone Bittincs—Good heavens, Mary, it’s silly to lose your head at a time should invent a robot passenger and like this! then air travel will be perfectly safe. 4 comicbooks.com