Judge, 1931-04-25 · page 2 of 36
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# Analysis of "A 'Golden Rule' Mothers' Day" (Judge Magazine) This is **not satire but a charitable advertisement** dressed as editorial content. The page solicits donations for the "Golden Rule Mothers' Fund," which would distribute aid to unemployed mothers and destitute children during financial depression. The silhouetted illustration shows a mother cradling an infant—an emotionally direct appeal. The text frames charitable giving as a moral imperative, invoking the "Golden Rule" (treat others as you'd wish to be treated). The committee list suggests this was a real Depression-era relief initiative with prominent supporters, including Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt as honorary chairman. The contribution notice at bottom clarifies this is paid advertising space ("This space contributed by Judge"), making it a platform for philanthropic messaging rather than satirical commentary.
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N times of financial depression and unemployment, widowed mothers and orphaned children are first to suffer—and silently, they suffer most. Thousands of them today need help —money help—for food and clothing and creature comforts. It is for them that we ask your help this Mothers’ Day. Whatsoever your mother would do for a sick neighbor or hungry child, do in her name for unemployed and destitute mothers and children who lack the comforts and necessities of life. The Golden Rule Mothers’ Fund will be distributed through the most efficient agencies where the need is most acute. Give for mothers— for their chil- dren—the gift that will make them happiest. A*GOLDEN RULE” MOTHE National Committee, Golden Rule Mothers’ Fund uy D. Roosev ner Honorary Chairman sH. Pistey Chairman DGERTON PARSONS. Seeretary Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen Miss Ellen F. Pendleton Mrs. Perey V. Pennybacker Mra. Daniel A. Poling Mr. William A. Prendergast : Frank Pre Me. Oliver J. Sands 2 Mrs. Alb Hoo. Hamilton Fish, Jr. Mes. Mrs. Charles W Mra. Mra. Henry V. Mrs. Mra. Walter W. Head Mrs. Charles S. Marfarland Mrs. Walter H. Mallory Mre M.C. Mies! jliam B. Millar illiam H. Moore Re General John F-O"Ryan Misa Mary E Gey THIS SPACE By RS DAY waeeweweewewew ewe wee =e IN HONOR OF MOTHER—HELP OTHER MOTHERS To The Golden Rule Mothers’ Fund Committee i ns 60 East 42nd Street ibe. -Dollars to the GOLDEN RU FUN be applied by the Committee where most needed, unless specifically designated below. This gift is to be recorded in the name of. and used for - IECKS PAYABLE TO THE GOLDEN RULE FOUNDA- |ARKED FOR “GOLDE?. RULE MOTHERS’ FUND” CONTRIBUTED JUDGE .w nol the prs ble tha Ph clo’ doc En sto and ity Wa abe was ity edly yy gyp case had els, wan ino} heir and prin the comicbooks.com