Judge, 1932-02-20 · page 7 of 36
Judge — February 20, 1932 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Page **Top Cartoon ("No Lather - No Rub In"):** A figure struggling inside what appears to be a large globe or spherical object. The caption suggests difficulty or futility—likely satirizing some contemporary problem or political situation where effort yields no results. Without clearer context, the specific target is unclear. **Middle Section ("Old Hound in the Manger"):** Verse about characters including Dorothy Parker and Margaret Fishback, mocking socialites or literary figures for their pretentious behavior and scandalous activities. This appears to be society gossip humor. **Bottom Cartoon ("Diversion"):** A humorous domestic scene where someone prefers exploring a neglected refrigerator over going out, referencing Clark Gable and Ronald Colman (contemporary Hollywood stars). The satire mocks Depression-era domestic distraction and foodstuff curiosities.
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