Judge, 1935-09 · page 6 of 36
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains political and social satire from an unspecified era (likely early-to-mid 20th century based on style). **"Trees"** mocks Republican Party leadership as out-of-touch, referencing the "rumble seat" (a car's rear seat) and mentions of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps), suggesting criticism of their handling of labor and economic issues. **"The Last Mile"** cartoon shows a ship labeled "LIZZIE" (unclear reference, possibly a ship name) with figures appearing distressed. The caption "Whoooo-me?!!!!" suggests panic or evasion of responsibility. **"The Last Mile"** text critiques American politics and international affairs, mentioning European wars, Congress, the White House, Mussolini, and Ethiopians—suggesting commentary on 1930s fascism and isolationism. Other brief satirical items mock American cultural habits and financial matters.
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Judge Trees THINK that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. Which may be true to you or me But not to the boys of the CCC. Reports from all over the country in- dicate the Republicans are getting tired of riding in the rumble seat. Then there is the druggist who cut himself while shaving the boiled ham. Simple Circe’s old man has taken up horseback ridin; of him he couldn't ¢ so he was trying to get a comm: as a Kentucky Colonel. he last we t his boots off— It would be pretty tough to sell Amer- ica short these days—at least if you e: pected to get cash for it. Streetcar workers in the Middle West went out on strike because t were asked to wait two years for pay in- creases. This is even longer than most people have to wait for the streetcars. “Whoooo—me?!!!! “Just like a couple of kids! First they fight, then they shake hands and make up!” The Last Mile LD and haggard, pale and worn, Wrinkled, shriveled, tattered and torn, Bedraggled and creased like an ancient mummer— Your white linen suit at the end of summer. We can’t finance any European wars right now; in fact it still remains to be seen if we can afford the one between Congress and the White House. Americanism: Insisting on the latest edition of the paper, and then reading only the comic strips. Mussolini knows what he wants, says an editorial writer. The only trouble is, so do the Ethiopians. Simile As angry as a Scot discovering he's lost his lifetime fountain pen. And we've just found out that Dora thinks “diffidence” is what our stock hasn't paid for a long time. comicbooks.com