Judge, 1931-04-18 · page 9 of 36
Judge — April 18, 1931 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains satirical commentary typical of Judge magazine's style. The "Personal Enthusiasms Explained" section mocks a particular type of doctor—one who adopts fashionable therapeutic trends, uses pretentious Latin phrases, and employs impressive medical paraphernalia (stethoscope) while failing to actually cure patients' ailments. The "Explained" dialogue jokes about government deficit spending and a domestic dispute over cooking. The "Elegy" parodies Gray's famous poem, updating it with radio station references (WJZ, WMCA, WABC), suggesting modern life's noise disrupts even solemn occasions. "Extending the Slogan" contains political humor about magistrate vacancies, headaches (possibly referencing prohibition-era tensions), and a jab at Canada regarding Coast Guard involvement in rum-running deaths—reflecting Prohibition-era smuggling conflicts. The cartoons illustrate these pieces with typical period humor involving hat sales and a wedding scene.
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