Judge, 1931-12-26 · page 5 of 37
Judge — December 26, 1931 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Political Cartoon Analysis: Judge Magazine Page **Top Cartoon ("Doorman—Merry Christmas, sir—migaied, more bonds!"):** Uncle Sam (tall figure in striped pants) appears to be a doorman greeting a rotund, wealthy-looking visitor labeled "Dada Dad." The caption suggests sarcastic commentary on post-WWI bond-selling or financial obligations. The "more bonds" reference likely critiques continued government borrowing or public financial demands during the 1920s. **Bottom Cartoon ("Ah—choo! God bless you!"):** Shows a wrestling or boxing match with spectators. The caption's "God bless you" appears to be darkly ironic commentary, possibly about economic hardship or social suffering during this period—suggesting consolation is all the vulnerable receive while others profit from their misfortune. Both pieces reflect Judge's satirical approach to post-war American economics and class disparity.
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JUDGE On the Spot "Toms is the way our Iuck goes: If prosperity were to come back tomorrow, we'd still be around the corner. The world is so full of a number of things that we should all be as happy as kings used to be. Another thing that nothing succeeds like is an icy sidewalk. Congress is now evenly divided be- tween the Democrats and Republi- cans, so that little united action can be expected from it except in opposing President Hoover, It’s not surprising to read that the Soviet government is showing weak- ness. It’s hard for anything to sur- vive George Bernard Shaw's endorse ment. The Chancellor of N.Y. U. an nounces plans for a $30,000,000 ex pansion. Yes, something must be Doonstax—Merry Christmas, sir—migawd, more bonds! done, after losing to Oregon, Georgia and Tennessee. Fulfilment WW tes E was young 1 prom: ised you I'd lay a fortune at your feet. A palace I would build you too, With butlers and hot water heat. I've kept my word, as you'll agree: Ten millic cruml And in that Sit drowsin rummy. —Banon Inetanp O Ne thing that pended on in connection with whatever new taxes are lev- ied by Congress is that they will be denounced as unreasonable and discriminatory by whoever has to pay them, bucks is not so palace we over racchorse be de- The secret of polite conversa- tion is never to open your mouth unless you have nothing to say. We must remember that a lot of this poverty was brought on through no fault of the sufferers. Somebody gave a few of them “Ah—choo!” tips on the wrong horses. “God bless you!” comicbooks.com