Judge, 1928-12-22 · page 21 of 36
Judge — December 22, 1928 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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This page satirizes **Will Rogers**, the famous American humorist and political commentator of the 1920s-30s. The cartoon illustrates Rogers' characteristic quips—witty observations about politics and society delivered with folksy humor. The jokes target political figures and events: Congress's religious hypocrisy (praying before investigating ministerial corruption), comparisons between celebrities (Lindbergh and Hoover as Nicaragua's only known American civilians), and physical observations about football players from different regions. The opening anecdote references Rogers being ousted from a Beverly Hills mayoral position for being "narrow-minded"—likely satirizing small-town politics and celebrity involvement in civic affairs. The page captures Rogers' appeal: seemingly innocent observations that cleverly mock politicians, government inefficiency, and social pretension. For modern readers, this represents early 20th-century American political satire through a beloved public figure's voice.
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