Judge, 1931-10-10 · page 10 of 36
Judge — October 10, 1931 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains multiple satirical pieces targeting 1920s American society: **"Diary of a Gadabout"** mocks the idle wealthy who spend their time visiting acquaintances out of social obligation rather than genuine interest, finding everyone "dreadful bores." **"They Love It"** offers two brief social commentaries: one suggesting replacing politicians with boxers for world peace, and another joking about the vast distances astronomers discuss. **"True Story"** includes three unrelated quips: one about Gandhi's appearance after paying lawyers (mocking legal fees), one about milkmen's noise-making despite bottled milk delivery, and Hollywood gossip about actress replacements. **The cartoon at bottom** depicts a police officer on a broadcast warning of gang violence, reflecting 1920s concerns about organized crime and urban danger—likely Prohibition-era gang activity. The overall tone reflects Judge's satirical stance on contemporary politics, social pretension, entertainment industry absurdities, and urban crime concerns of the era.
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++ emo Diary of a Gadabout Monday—Stopped at the Whit ers for lunch today. 1 beg me to stay longer, but I exc self. Am spending the night with the Bannicks; will leave right after break- fast tomorrow. Tuesday—Dropped in on the Paul- sons fora short while. Afterwards I passed an hour with Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge. Wednesday — The Barkers wel- comed me with open arms, They pressed me to make a long stay with them, but I declined. Also refused an invitation from the Smythes. Thursday—Same old thing. Spent a little while in the homes of the Bate- mans and the Dowds and the Mer- cers. All of them dreadful bores. Friday—dust about the si I'm getting pretty sick of this lif I've Young man, why aren't you in school?” a good mind to take a vacation and “ "Cause I’ve got the measles!” get ay from it all, Will start 1 ing for a nice, quict place They Love It Saturday—Well, here [ am at the home of the Kings. I'm going to stay here a couple of weeks and have a od rest. No more gadding about for while. Mr. and Mrs, King were Maybe we could have world peace if we replaced our states- men and politicians with heavy- weight boxers. pleased as anything when I told them. It isn’t easy to get a first-class lady cook for two whole weeks, —Ormonn Ronnins And this must be one of those light years the astronomers a always talking about. Also it won't be Sha that'll need reviving this F will be the theatrical business itself. “John! John! Wake up, it’s time to ” take your insomnia medicine! True Story Mahatma Gandhi, says an old-timer, used to be a la r. Well, the way he dresses now, he looks like a client who has just paid a lawyer. Th are planning to sell only bottled milk in New York. The milkman on our block will, of course, carry the bottles in cans so he can continue to wake us. Hollywood is cutting down on every- thing in a big way. There's a. silly rumor that Helen Twelvetrees will be replaced by Laura La Plante. And Voliva now says the world will is he can’t guarantee it. Anyhow, we're glad the business fore- casts are not written by those chronic Cop (listening in on police broadcast )—Fer Pete’s sake, turn up an alley pessimists, the football coaches. —there’s a gang war on around the corner! | come to an end in 1933. But the trouble i] comicbooks.com