Judge, 1933-02 · page 5 of 38
Judge — February 1933 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Judge Magazine Page Analysis **Top Cartoon ("Don't think I don't know what kind of a party it was, with feathers strewn all about!"):** A social satire about a wild, disreputable party—likely referencing the Jazz Age excess of the 1920s. The "feathers strewn about" suggests debauchery, possibly a reference to feathered costumes or pillows destroyed in revelry. The humor targets the judge character's disapproval of modern moral looseness. **"School in Russia" Section:** Political satire mocking Soviet education. A teacher indoctrinates a student (Ivan) with communist ideology—reframing capitalism negatively while promoting Stalin and Marx. The joke exposes communist propaganda in schools, contrasting Soviet claims about "gentlemen" profit-makers with their actual ideology. This reflects American Cold War-era anti-communist sentiment. **Bottom Caricature ("Beer by Christmas"):** Appears to be a political figure expressing confidence about obtaining beer—likely referencing Prohibition-era politics, possibly an anti-Prohibition politician predicting alcohol's return.
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Slightly Sour Grapes Herr wives Are those who make The very best Of their mistake. A SANDWICH and A piece of pie Is what I have For lunch but I Could eat a six- Ty-five cent meal— Oh have I los: My sex appeal? Note Girls don't like fellas Who carry umbrellas. EN who handle me with care Are pretty sure to set the air. IRLS deserve credit Who wait ’til they’re wedded. ‘ F EVELYNE CooPer Don't think I don't know what kind of a party Itacas, with feathers strewn all about!” SCHOOL IN RUSSIA “New then, Ivan, will you recite the multiplication able for teacher? Beyin with the four-table.” “One times four is four. Capitalism is dead at the core. Two times four is eight. Stalin's the fellow who vets things straight. Three times four is ten. Profit-makers are gentlemen.” “No, No, Ivan, you got that wrong. It’s ‘Profit- makers aren't gentlemen.” But that will do for irithmetic. Now we'll try a little geoyraphy. Where is London?” ondon is in the British Isles where workers are ted, and nobody smiles.” cellent, Ivan!) And New York?” “It’s in America far away where socialism will win ome day. “Very good, my boy. I'm glad to sce you've been studying your lessons. Now can you tell me what the Bible is “The Bible writes of angels and arks, but it isn’t s good as the writings of Marx.” ‘Splendid! Splendid. You'll soon be promoted at the you're going. Now a little bit on history. Let me ou can tell me who Napoleon wa “Napoleon was a stupid man. He ne heard of the Five Year Plan,” “Ivan, I'm so proud of you I can hardly speak. You 1y go home now. And I hope you have a good time hooting down your tin business men.” PaRKE CUMMINGS “Beer by Christmas, huh?2—Heh, heh, heh!” comicbooks.com