Judge, 1931-02-21 · page 9 of 36
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# Political Satire from Judge Magazine This page contains political commentary on Prohibition-era America. The top cartoon satirizes conflicting newspaper coverage: two papers report opposite interpretations of President Hoover's speech to the National Plumbers' Club—one claiming he opposes Prohibition ("Wet"), the other insisting he supports it ("Dry"). The joke exposes how the same speech could be spun to support contradictory positions, depending on the newspaper's bias. The lower cartoon depicts a chaotic scene at what appears to be a motor-boat show, likely mocking Prohibition enforcement or smuggling activity. The "Similie" section offers unrelated witty observations about contemporary social life—apartment living, foolish spending, fashion trends, and afternoon bridge clubs. The page is attributed to Arthur Silverblatt and illustrator Cesare Zimbalist. Without a visible date, the specific year remains unclear, though references to Prohibition and Hoover suggest the 1920s-early 1930s.
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JUDGE I See By The Papers ‘Breixstse tomorrow the Daily Lewds will publish the astounding life story of Lottie Zeeleh, Clevels “pa : | = 210 | store clerk, who was just sentenced to on ae prison for five days for creating a dis- ny AI 1A. turbance. In her story to appear in daily PLIES. instalments Miss Zeelch unashamedly re- Sa = seals how drink and petting parties led to a Ne her downfall, The Daily Lewds believes that Lottie’s frank confessions will serve as an object lesson to youth.” The Conrad Jenks are blessed event- So are the Dudley Dorans and the can Levys and Mr. and Mrs, Hum- phrey Hickory. ‘The Stephen Slouchs are expecting a blessed event... .” “The speech made by Mr. Hoover yes- terday before the National Plumbers’ Club shows that the President has deserted his ! ion on the fence and has become an out-and-out Wet. The Chief Executive is to be congratulated on his firm stand at last. The Gazette is confident now that the odious amendment is doomed to an carly death,” “Before the National Plumbers’ Club yesterday President Hoover indicated that ie has remained adamant against the Wet forces and is on the side of decency and The President's speech definitely s him to the Dry Cause. In the ion of the Morning Press the Presi- dent has acted firmly and honorably.” —Artuvr Sinverseatr “Listen—am I spending good dollars for poor merchandise?” Similie As popular as a Coast Guardsman at a motor-boat show. We don’t need an alarm clock in our apartment. We wake up when the neighbors start rapping on their radi- ators. Nowadays a fool and his moncy are soon in the tab- loids. And simple Circe still thinks that high heels are European noblemen. It is next to impossible, political spokesman, ‘or a man to starve to death in this country. No doubt the gentleman's wife doesn’t “Hey, get off there, Sam. The Chief promised me that I could ring that bell belong to an afternoon on the way back.” bridge club, 7 comicbooks.com