Judge, 1932-01-02 · page 7 of 36
Judge — January 2, 1932 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains two separate pieces: **"All Aboard" by Jack Cluett** (top): A comic story about someone named Ethel departing by train. The narrator rambles through a long, breathless monologue of affectionate small-talk and last-minute advice—classic early-20th-century sentimental humor about train travel and emotional farewells. The joke relies on the character's inability to stop talking despite the train's imminent departure. **"El Dopo" (bottom)**: A cartoon showing tourists at what appears to be a Mexican resort or beach destination. One figure asks another about "shoveling out a coupla suckers," suggesting satirical commentary on tourist exploitation or commercial tourism schemes, though the specific reference is unclear without additional context. Both pieces represent typical Judge magazine content: domestic social humor and satirical observations on American leisure and travel culture.
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and truly thought you were a simply swell guest, Ethel. I just know they loved ha ing you... . Oh, well, you're Sweet to Yes, you are, you © “Well, I guess I'd better b You've you don’t want a magazine? yple? ... Well, we just loved having you. .... Don't be silly... . You were nothing of the kind... . Don't be silly, Ethel... Ethel! It's moving!” ALL ABOARD By Jack Cluett “T mestey onght to go, Ethel. I really and truly: should. The train will be pulling out any minute now, and. anyway, I really and truly ought to get going. ... Now. dk forget to write, will you? And be sure to give my love to everybody and have a wonderful trip. ... Lord! The train's moving. ... Oh, no—it’s the one next to us. I could have sworn we were moving, couldn't you? ... It doesn’t seem to be leaving, does it? “It's been just wonderful having vou, only I know we didn’t do half enough for you. ... Oh, well, you're sweet to say so. I hope next time you come we'll be in a more comfortable house. We just loved having you, though— we really did. ... No, I'd better not sit down, because the teain'll be starting any minute now, and I hate to... . Good-by . Oh—they were just putting the dincr on I thought it was starting. ... Well, I suppose it'll be start- ing any time now. Want a newspaper or an apple befor you go?.... Why, my dear—we didn’t do a thing for you. «++ No, we didn’t. ... Why, we did not... . Well, we just loved having you. ... Oh, you were not... . No, you weren't... . Why, Ethel, you were not... . Don’t get off at 125th Street by mistake now. Don't you want some- thing to read or eat or something before [ go? guess I might just as well go then. now, Ethel... . And say ‘hello’ to all your family... “I'd better ask the con- ductor what time it’s leay- ing. Want to walk out on the platform with me? ... Well that case I'd better be getting off this very in- stant... . Your tooth- brush? ... What a shame! I'll send it right off to you in the next mail... . Why, it’s no bother at all... . I’M wrap it up just as soon as I get home... . Well, good- bye, dear— it's been just simply swell having you. Write real often, now won't you? ... Don't forget... . And give my very best to your father and mother and all the kids, won't you? ... Oh, sure I will... . You bet I will... . Yes, I certainly will... . Well, they really Isane Wattosiss—Very well, sir, I'll take my business elsewhere! comicbooks.com