Judge, 1932-05-07 · page 11 of 36
Judge — May 7, 1932 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains political satire and social commentary from the Great Depression era (likely early 1930s, based on references to "the depression"). **Top cartoons (numbered 3-4):** Labeled "JUDGE," these appear to be unrelated vignettes about everyday life—possibly about crowded transportation or social situations. **Political satire:** A representative named Patman is mocked for proposing to pay a $2 billion veterans' bonus by printing new money, with the sarcastic suggestion of just printing more to pay off the national debt. **Social humor:** Various brief jokes target Depression-era behavior—a Scotsman trying to steal hotel towels, office chairs seized by bailiffs for unpaid rent, and the concept of "kibitzing" (backseat commentary) being examined as a "sport or vocation." **Main cartoon:** Shows a large woman in a hotel room asking guests "How much did they soak you for it?"—likely satirizing inflated hotel prices or poor service during economic hardship. The overall tone mocks both economic hardship and human nature's response to it.
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