Judge, 1935-12 · page 11 of 41
Judge — December 1935 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of This Judge Magazine Page The top cartoon shows an airplane and racing car with the caption "Look, it's young Roosevelt again!"—a satirical reference to Franklin D. Roosevelt's energetic, action-oriented presidency. The joke compares FDR's aggressive "New Deal" policies to rapid modes of transportation, suggesting he's constantly moving forward with new initiatives. The lower section, titled "Just Before the Battle," is a domestic humor comic about a husband trying to avoid giving his mother-in-law a ticket to a show. When she arrives for a visit, he attempts excuses ("you can't give me a ticket"), leading to a humorous exchange with the punchline about giving "the maid her presents in the morning"—implying he's bribing staff to appease the unwanted guest. The page mixes political commentary (Roosevelt satire) with traditional domestic comedy, typical of Judge's blend of topical and timeless humor.
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