Judge, 1931-05-30 · page 8 of 36
Judge — May 30, 1931 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This satirical page celebrates improving economic conditions through three cartoons: **Top cartoon**: A man reassures his barber that times are improving—he can now afford a haircut without first checking if it's a "full collector" (cheap). The satire mocks previous economic hardship. **Middle cartoon**: An office worker asks a cleaning service about removing ink stains, illustrating returning confidence in business activity. **Bottom cartoons**: One depicts children rushing to a candy/soda shop; another shows a man at an office asking about ink stain removal. Both suggest economic recovery—people spending money again on small luxuries and conducting normal business. The overall message: "Happy Days Are Here Again"—a reference to economic recovery, likely the post-Prohibition era or early Depression recovery. The satire celebrates ordinary consumption and business normalcy as signs of national improvement.
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JUDGE HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN "Torses have been pretty bad during the depression, as everybody knows. However, I have reason—in fact, sev- eral reasons—to believe that times are getting better. For instance, my wife’s mother sent a twenty-three-word te the other day to tell us that she was going to pay us a visit. The last time she sent a postal 1. And people are begin- ning to answer the door-bell without ecking out first to see if it’s a bill collector. Bartenders no longer look at a ten- dollar bill three or four times before giving out the change. And only last week a friend of mine was telling me that he heard a bank president say yes. I know at least three fellows who asked their bosses for a raise—and were refused pleasantly. The stock market is going up slowly and steadily, and I have heard of two brokers who've dyed their hair blac! n. Also automobile salesmen no longer blush and stutter when a customer comes into the salesroom., Yes, indeed, things are getting better and better all the time. am “Never mind, operator—I've got my party!” Puttin’ on the Ritz ROMBITION AGENTS will no longer make raids. Hereafter the ties will be called searches; and no doubt, since they're going high hat. they will no longer be fixed—they will cali that an adjustment. And wouldn't the countryside be beautiful these days if you couldn't read? Shakespeare once said that a man should dress according to his purs« And all these nudists are probably farmers who took him seriously. CANDY “Sure, come on—Jimmie’s just come into ten cents!” comicbooks.com