Judge, 1931-10-24 · page 8 of 36
Judge — October 24, 1931 — page 8: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Page This page satirizes corporate cost-cutting during a directors' meeting at the Daisy Dishrag Company. The dialogue mocks the absurdity of management obsessing over minor expenses (dishrag sales) while ignoring larger problems. Homer Snage, a company director, suggests cutting salaries—a common Depression-era executive tactic that prioritized shareholder interests over workers' welfare. The cartoon "The Defense Man" at bottom (by Ralph Fuller) depicts a man overwhelmed by piles of dirty dishes on a beach, satirizing the advertising slogan about Daisy Dishrags keeping dishes clean. The contrast between the company's optimistic promises and the actual domestic burden illustrates the gap between corporate marketing and consumer reality—a frequent Judge target.
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JUDGE RADIO TECHNIQUE AT A DIRECTORS’ MEETING “Goo morning, gentleme 150th Directors’ Dishrag Company, srs of fine dishra: dishrag—they are always kind to hands. When you hear my gavel it will be exactly time to meet...” “This morning we are to discuss a reduction in wages for all employees of the Daisy Dishrag Company, A lit- tle later on I want to call upon our president but first let us hear from the Daisy Dishrag Directors. They will sing. ‘A Dishrag a Day Keeps. the “When your temper's on the blink Because of dishes in the sink, Then your fundamental impulse is to slosh ‘em, But to make them really clean And bring out their lovely sheen You should buy a Daisy Dishrag, Pal, and wash “em.” “Thank you, boys. And now for a few words from Mr. Sink, our presi- dent, who has a vital message for you on this momentous occasion, And what an occasion! Gentlemen, this is an ‘ sion! Mr.—Mr, Slink—no, I Dishes Okay’... mean Sink.” ke “Thank you, Homer. Gen'men, the id propolition is dis. ople jus’ ain't Fuyin’ dishrags an’ in view of de 4 sitehiation I would revise dat we cut all salaries ten puceent until de re pression is oval. Dere you is.” “Ha, ha, that was splendid, Mr Spink—I mean, Mr. Sink. Well, I guess we're all agreed that salaries should be cut. And now we have time \ for just one more so fore we ad urn. But remember, we'll be here . n the first of next month at this ‘ same hour. Until then—heigh-ho, gentlemen! . 2.” t busy “When dirty dishes drive you nearly with that scenaric crazy, The Defense Man 6 cause her old man’s a trusty!” So stuckup! And just be And thoughts of washing dozens make you lazy, Pour your troubles down the drain; They're all wrapped in cellophane : So when-e'er you think of dishrazs think of Dai-i-i-sy!" —Genxey Wintiass Question Everybody seems to agree that our crime wave of today is caused by the Kighteenth Amendment. Docs any body recall what it was that caused crime in the pre-Volstead days? comicbooks.com