Judge, 1931-09-05 · page 6 of 36
Judge — September 5, 1931 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains two distinct sections: **"Sure Cure" Column (top left):** Satirical quips about Depression-era problems—hunger, unemployment, dyspepsia, and the "waltz" (possibly radio broadcasts). The humor relies on absurd "solutions" (tasting butter for hunger, reading market quotes for indigestion). **Political Cartoon (center-left):** An airplane crashes into turbulent waves with the caption "Shut off that dance orchestra and find out where the h—l we are!" This appears to mock someone relying on radio entertainment while losing situational awareness—likely satirizing government or business leaders ignoring economic warning signs during the Depression. **"The Proper Care of Children" (right):** An advice column by Dr. Robbins addressing parental concerns about children's behavior—fighting, shyness, and bedtime resistance. The responses offer practical guidance, reflecting period parenting advice. The page blends political satire with practical domestic advice.
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JUDGE Sure Cure Cotcate professor says that hunger can be appeased by taking a bitter taste in the mouth, A starving stock-broker can get a fine case of dys- pepsia just by reading the current market quotations. Unemployment relief is going along smoothly, we hear, Colleges and uni versities will provide shelter for the greatest number of freshmen in years. An authority says that the waltz will never die. If people aren't using it in ballrooms—the heavyweights are using it in the ring. Well, they've fixed it now so deaf people can hear the talkies, but there's can still get a lot of They can go outboard motor-boating. And merchants are beginning to complain that business is so poor it's hardly worth while to hire racketeers “I'm now talking to your husband.” to protect it. “Well, maybe it is—Henry was getting pretty bald.” The Proper Care of Children Conducted by Dr. Robbins Ovn little Everard bas been pun- ished at school several times for fighting with other boys, but still he keeps right on. I worry for fear he will be a pugilist when he grows up. Please advise me. A. Have no fear. If your son really ighting, there is little possibil- f his ever becoming a pugilist. He is more likely to be a Democrat. Q. Tam frightfully upset about my child Rachel. Although she is nearly four, she never docs or says anything that seems the least bit clever, and I am so afraid she is going to take after my husband's family. Is there any- thing I can do? A. If what you tell me is correct, by all means write down the things she says and mail them to some zine that conducts a Bright Say of Children department. They be worth good money to you. Q. Please advise us how we can get our children to go to bed early. They insist on staying up all hours of the night, and they are getting dark-shad- ows under their little eyes. A. Tell your tots that unless they cefully to bed, you will tune in Herbert’s Hour for Kiddies and make them listen to the bedtime stories. This method seldom fails. 4 comicbooks.com