Judge, 1931-11-21 · page 7 of 36
Judge — November 21, 1931 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page from *Judge* magazine contains several satirical items and cartoons: **Top cartoon**: A corpulent judge sits between a small man and woman, with the caption asking about a "frame-up" and whether knocking someone out is necessary for court. This appears to be satire about judicial corruption or questionable legal proceedings. **"Home-town Items"**: Brief gossip about local figures—a would-be screen star, a grocer's overcharge dispute, a shoe department announcement, and claims about reducing swellings. These mock small-town scandals and advertising pretensions. **"Profanely Speaking"**: A humorous definition equating truck drivers with omniscience. **Bottom cartoon**: Three men in top hats investigate something, captioning a "dog-sled race" as "another investigation"—likely satirizing government investigations or inquiries of the era. The overall tone mocks small-town life, legal absurdity, and bureaucratic investigations.
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Do I have to knock this quy out to make him take the count?” Say, what is this—a frame-up? Home-town Items Sree Tyten, the would-be sercen star, left: for Holly- wood Saturday. Spud has a handsome face and well- shaped head which would make a fine location for a brain. dy Campbell refused to pay a three-cent overch y bill last week. “It’s not the principle of said Sandy, “it’s the money.” on his g the thin; Mr. Rastus “Snowball” Johnson wishes to announce that he has been placed in full charge of the shoe depart- The Commercial House Barber Shop. Si Garfield says Doce Graves is a wonder when it comes to reducing swellings, especially in the bankroll. Soak Sturgeon says soberir and unnatural else it wouldn’ That last road show at Maccabee Hall wasn’t so hot. “Hello, up must be very harmful ve you a headache. “A dog-sled race?” “No, another investigation Toast A THING conspicuous this Fall Is that one individual Alone has managed to maintain His very comfortable planc Of living. So I take my hat Of to that wily plutocrat Whose standards still continue firm— I give you, gents, the Chestnut Worm! Mancaner Fistipack Profanely Speaking Definition: A truck driver is a ¢ who knows all the answers to the answers. ra og Famous Players Lasky, Administration They advertised “A Cast of Seventy,” but sixty-nine of Studio? I’ve been on Lot 3 for tio years; will you them turned out to be trained fleas.—Barnie Payne please send someone to tell me what to do?” comicbooks.com