Judge, 1931-05-16 · page 5 of 36
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# "Judging the News" - May 13, 1931 This page contains editorial commentary and one cartoon titled "Burglar—Jeez! The World's Champion Sprinter!" The cartoon depicts a burglar fleeing a house at night, running frantically while being chased. The satire comments on crime or criminal activity during the Great Depression era—likely referencing the spike in burglaries occurring as economic desperation increased. The editorial snippets above use humor to critique contemporary politics: Democratic campaign finances, Spain's government changes under Alfonso XIII, unemployment, and American expatriates abroad. One comment jokes that New York fools are "soon investigated," suggesting criticism of New York politics or society. The overall tone is cynical commentary on 1931 American politics and social problems during the Depression.
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Jack SuutrLewortu, Editor Georce Jean NATHAN Ricnarp J. Watsu Stoney S. Lenz, Contributing Editors JUDGING THE NEWS Democrat is a man who can tell you how his party is going to improve business, if elected, but does- n't know how it’s going to raise the money to pay off its campaign ex- penses. AX? Shen the Democrats get to- gether, the trouble is they swap punches instead of ideas. Avert the only break the unem- ployed have got recently is the fact that the fishing season has opened. Burotar—Jeez! AY vso’s announcement that he is still king of Spain is our idea of the ultimate in minority reports. Np one of the first problems con- fronting the new government at Madrid is whether to revise the im- port duties or stick to the old Spanish customs, Np there are still some old-timers around who can remember away back to the s when people as! the boss for a raise. Aumnicas citizens in other countries will no longer be protected by They'll have to take a oans and New Yorkers. AY® in New York, at least, a fool and his money are soon investi- gated. n Japan when a wedding is cele brated fireworks are the big fea- ture. Over here we save the fireworks The World's Champeen Sprinter! Yolume 100, No. 2585, May 16,1931. Tere A ddniona tory ba, 1. 2d copyriented 1 1oaiet Matter, October 21, 1881. at the Post Omce at New York City, N.Y... under act of March 3, araatea, bb, ie sige year ise cory. Flies Se, pe Joaee aioe Co. Inet AS bast tha Bireet. New Yoru, N-Y.~ ‘tie Great Britain: Fred L. Rogan, Presiden president: Vernal W. Bates, Treasurer: Joseph : Beg New York. N: Ys Particular stvention la called to the thet 1 and picture appearing io JUDGE is protected under the Faection's of the Copyright Law of the VU. 8. 3 comicbooks.com