Judge, 1932-04-23 · page 8 of 36
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# Judge Magazine - "Dark Horses of 1932" This page satirizes Senator Asa G. Jimmie (Republican), depicted as an obstructionist who delayed Democratic measures and opposed the Smalley-Hoof Farm Relief Bill. The cartoons mock him as a political "dark horse"—an unexpected or undesirable candidate. The top cartoon shows figures labeled as potential alternatives (possibly Hoover, Coolidge, or Ohio politicians), with the caption "But, gentlemen, I—" suggesting reluctant nomination. The middle cartoon presents two heavy-set men claiming depression endurance: "Well, I've been through three depressions and I guess this one can't do anything to me." The bottom panels depict boardroom and directorial scenes, likely illustrating corporate or political maneuvering during the 1932 election cycle. The overall message criticizes Republican obstruction during economic hardship.
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JUDGE DARK HORSES OF 1932 YENATOR ASA T. MUMMIE, Republican. Leader of the Obstructionist faction in Congress since 1903. Be- cause of his yreat influence, he was elected chairman of the Standards Committee which determines the size of piveon-holes for all important bills. He is skilled in the procedure for postponing action on Democratic measures and to him must be given the credit for the delay in pass- ing the Smalley-Hoot Farm Relief Bill. He opposes Philippine freedom and independence for America, as he says the inhabitants of both places are not yet ready for self-governmer He also oppose: sion, government relief, the Far East and the M the present tariff! and President Hoover's collars. It will be remembered that Senator Mummie was nomi nated in 1912 but not hearing his name, he rose and de- livered a three hour speech in the convention, denouncing the nominee as a foe of the people and a tool of the trusts Certain Republican leaders are said to have resurrected the speech and the eminent orator will be asked to repeat it, should the nomination show signs of falling into the hands Hoover, Coolidge, or, anyone from Ohio. Se LR TET IO: Dana L. Cotie. “But, gentlemen, | Is a Broadway theatre, the other night, plained to the manaver that they couldn't the audi- nee because he was behind a pole, President Hoover has suggested that Rudy Vallee write rity song. Tsk, tsk, Mr. Hoover depression hadn't caused enough suffering “A yood, strong novel dealing with soup kitchens, bread ines and other forms of wholesale charity might d sreat deal to abolish poverty,” says an economist. And “Well, Pve been through thice depre yood title for such a novel would be “A Farewell to Alr ssions aud I guess this one cawt do anything to me” comicbooks.com