Judge, 1931-10-24 · page 7 of 36
Judge — October 24, 1931 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains three distinct satirical pieces: **"The Antis"** discusses beer prohibition, with Arthur Lippmann arguing against anti-alcohol legislation. He warns that powerful interests backing Prohibition will succeed despite public opposition, and jokes about abandoning the "gold standard" so "chorus girls" might follow suit. **"Slight Correction"** is a brief quip about marriage and affairs. **"If They Lived Today"** pairs historical figures (Methuselah, Paul Revere, Napoleon, etc.) with modern witticisms—a humor format contrasting past and present. The main cartoon depicts figures on a clothesline or gallows-like structure, likely commenting on social issues, though its exact meaning is unclear without additional context. **Context**: This appears to be from the Prohibition era (1920s-1930s), when debate over alcohol legislation dominated American politics and satirical magazines.
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JUDGE The Antis “Lgoxs as if four per cent, beer was coming. I don’t think there's any way to stop it.” “Dm afraid so, Just another out- rage. Powerful interests are behind movement and this time I think going to get their way.” ning to cause suffering, my friend. “Think of the workingman squan- dering his moncy on it, damaging his insides with the vile stuff.” “How about the younger genera- How about the boys and girls Har class when this ne ge is openly for sale?” “T shudder to think of it. You know the consequences. You know what'll happen? Every speakeasy in town will be selling the awful stuff and we won't be able to get a drink of good old ten per cent. bootle « beer for love or money “T's a crime! law against it.” There ought to be a Anricn Lireaans Slight Correction England has. officially abandoned the gold standard. Now if we could only get all our chorus girls to follow suit! It They Lived Today Mernesenan: [am over forty Demostimexes: Luckies never affect my wind. Pavt Revere: Vd ride a mile for a Camel. Diogenes: An Eveready flashlight beats a lantern for locating an honest man. Jexxy Lixo: Don't rasp your throat with harsh irritants. Napotron: After sitting all afternoon ‘ on the rocks of St. Helena, tress feels comfy for repos Simmons mat- | at night. Horativs: My system at Bric them all, Buveneano: If T ever shave I'll use Barbasol. Samson: Tam a pupil of Lionel Strong- fort. Penr Mangverre: I always travel by the water-level route. Brav Baemaen: I wear Klassy Kut “Isn't he cute, Leslie—maybe he'll be President when he grows up!” Klothes. —R. C. O'Bitex comicbooks.com