Judge, 1935-12 · page 6 of 41
Judge — December 1935 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Page This page contains two distinct sections: **"Unthought of Projects"** (top) lists absurd infrastructure proposals—transcontinental subways, bridges, cave enlargements—satirizing grandiose public works schemes. The accompanying cartoon shows a man in a suit gesturing at a recumbent figure on a bed, with the caption "He's a good dog but I can't break him of jumping up on the bed!" This appears to critique frivolous spending or impractical projects. **"Finis"** (bottom) presents a cartoon of a man shouting at fleeing figures, captioned "Well, I'll be darned...!" The accompanying text humorously references creditors, bankruptcy, and economic hardship—suggesting this satirizes financial desperation or debt collection, likely referencing Depression-era economic struggles. Both sections use humor to comment on practical problems: wasteful spending and financial crisis.
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