Judge, 1931-01-17 · page 4 of 48
Judge — January 17, 1931 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Political Satire Analysis This Judge magazine page contains two cartoons addressing Congressional dysfunction and bureaucratic inefficiency. The top cartoon depicts a Senator being confronted about messy office conditions—sweeping out cloakrooms, interfering with job carriers—with a child in a carriage. The figure labeled "Gus" (likely representing ordinary constituents or bureaucratic workers) complains the Senator won't cooperate and threatens replacement by "another janitor." The bottom cartoon shows a street vendor with a toy carriage, asking "What will you allow me on it in a trade?" This appears to satirize government deals and legislative horse-trading—politicians bartering favors and compromises like marketplace transactions. Together, the cartoons mock Congressional incompetence, obstruction, and the transactional nature of legislative politics, suggesting politicians prioritize petty disputes over actual governance.
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That’s Telling Him ts, T want to tell you a few things! The way you've been sweeping out the cloakroom is a dis- grace, Furthermore, what's the rea- son you can't get on the job earlier in the morning? When we come in for a smoke or something during recess. we don’t enjoy having you kicking up dust or sploshing a mop around! You've got to learn to co-operate with us, Gus. We're here in] Wash ington to get a lot of legislation out of the way. And we can't be annoyed all the time by your interference. You cither can try and get along with us, whether you like it or not, or I'll see that you're replaced by another janitor who will...” “Oh, veah? Well now, listen to me, Se I've stood about as much of your lip as I'm going to! Who do you think you're talking to? The Presi- “Yes, she isa pretty child, the little brat!” Curr Jounson / ENE TNT eo a A “What will you allow me on it in a trade?” comicbooks.com