Judge, 1931-09-19 · page 10 of 36
Judge — September 19, 1931 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains satirical commentary on 1920s American life: **Main Cartoon ("Judge"):** Two men discuss splitting $200,000 in profits from what appears to be an illicit scheme—likely bootlegging or stock manipulation. They plan to hide money in banks and wait for government approval, suggesting either prohibition-era liquor dealing or financial fraud. The satire mocks their casual criminality and naive belief they'll avoid legal consequences. **Secondary Jokes ("Revision"):** Brief satirical quips targeting: - Democrats' political incompetence - Economic hardship (poor men gambling away money at race tracks) - Government road work as disguised public spending - General human stupidity **Carrie Nation Reference:** References the famous temperance crusader (1846-1911), suggesting increased drinking in the modern era would exhaust even her zealous activism. The overall tone reflects post-Prohibition cynicism about widespread lawbreaking and corruption in 1920s America, presented as darkly comedic observations.
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“Darn it all, now I don’t remember whether that guy said his car was a Ford or a Cord!” Revision And the Democrats will be great guys if they ever get it. Race tracks have just cut their ad- mission charge: half. So now even a poor man can afford to go in and see his horse lose. And with our janitor, those refrig- erated theaters would stay that way all winter, too. Most of the dirty work at the cross- roads this summer has been going un- der the name of highway repairs. Some people are born dumb, others acquire dumbness, and still others try to open a milk bottle by pushing the cardboard disk in. JUDGE If Money “Wie Harry, have you got all the figures doped out?” “Yes, Joc.” “Then how do we stand?” “Judging by the set-up here before me, it looks like two hundred thousand ars for each of us. Not a bad bit nge for some simple brain work, of is it “You mean that’s net profit?” “Yes, sir. I have taken into con sideration all our expenses and count- ing original investment, postage, taxes, ete., don’t think it can come to a cent le: “Well, there's nothing like a few cold figures to buck one up. Believe me, when I say [am just about fed up on this fifty-dollar a week grind. But now, with these facts in front of us we can afford to relax a little.” “You said it.” “When docs the statement come In November.” he money is put in the bank on as the Government takes ax and okays the deal.” Thank goodness! This has been an awful strain for me!” “I know, but we can take it easy now. All we got to do is sit back and wait for our number to win the sweep stakes and the money is ours!” —Rex Deane If Carrie Nation were alive today she'd have a darn sore arm, An old-timer is one who remembers when Americans used to go to Canada for a drink. “Porter?” comicbooks.com