Judge, 1931-10-24 · page 3 of 36
Judge — October 24, 1931 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This is not a satirical cartoon page, but rather a **public service announcement** from the President's Organization on Unemployment Relief. The page urges Americans to donate to relief funds between October 19th and November 25th to combat poverty and hunger during the Great Depression. The document appears to reference Depression-era relief efforts, likely from the early 1930s. Two officials have signed it—Walter S. Gifford (Director) and an unnamed Chairman of the Committee on Mobilization of Relief Resources. The "FORWARD!" headline is a motivational call to action, not satire. The message emphasizes that charitable giving will "help to end the depression" and "lay the firm foundation for better times," appealing to Americans' civic duty and self-interest during economic crisis.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
FORWARD Berweren October 19th and November 25th America will feel the thrill of a great spir- itual experience. In those few weeks millions of dollars will be raised in cities and towns throughout the land, and the fear of cold and hunger will be banished from the hearts of thousands. Be-sure that you do your part. Give to the funds that will be raised in your commu- nity. Give liberally. And know that your gift will bless yourself. It will lift your own spirit. More than anything else you can do, it will help to end the depression and lay the firm foundation for better times. Director aA 7 The President's Organization on Unemployment Relief is non-political and non-sectarian. Its purpose is to aid local welfare and relief agencies everywhere to provide for local needs. All facilities for the natic de program, including this advertisew have been furnished to the Committee without 1 comicbooks.com