Judge, 1929-01-05 · page 25 of 36
Judge — January 5, 1929 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains three separate pieces of satirical content: **"A Roman Holiday"** (top right cartoon by Donald McIlvee): A darkly satirical illustration depicting Christian martyrs being fed to lions in ancient Rome's amphitheater. The accompanying text describes the spectacle in vivid detail, using historical Roman entertainment as an implicit critique of contemporary violence or sensationalism—likely boxing matches, given the O'Brien quote above about professional fighters ("pugs") who should "arrange to get acquainted with girls" instead of fighting. **"Seeing Nellie Home"** (bottom left cartoon): Shows a man in an airplane spotting his girlfriend's house. It's a lighthearted visual gag about modern aviation enabling romantic gestures. **"A Letter"** (right): Arthur Twain Jr. satirically proposes waterproof newspapers for reading in rain, swimming, or baths—absurd practical suggestions that mock both newspaper utility and upper-class leisure habits. The common thread: humorous social commentary on modern life, boxing culture, and class distinctions, typical of Judge's satirical approach.
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is this: Why can’t certain of these modern ringmen—we could mention a few but will not do so for fear of hurting their feelings further—why can't some of these professional pugs arrange to get acquainted with girls like that? Then they might show a reversal of form, —R. C. O'Brien A Roman Holiday All Rome was gathered in the large amphitheater; gaiety, ex- citement and bustle were every- where. Roman soldiers were sta- tioned at all the entrances, Ro- man banners fluttered in’ the balmy breeze and the royal box was draped with gold and purple. The holiday spirit reigned supreme; shouts and laughter filled the air; the large arena was bare as yet, but the eyes of the people were turned toward it at intervals, There was a tension in the ¢ re Crashes of barbaric music seemed to shake the ground. The emperor rose in his box as a big buneh of Nubian lions were set loose in the arena. The crowd leaned forward tensely, scarcely breathing in their excitement. Poising himself, the emperor threw the first Christian far out into the arena and the big game was on, JUDGE a Gerst (a golfer)—What's bogey for the steps? A Letter Dear Jence: I think it would be a good idea for the daily papers to print a limited number of copies on waterproof paper. This would facilitate both the sale and read- ing of newspapers in the rain in winter, and the reading of them in swimming in summer. Then, too, the papers could be floated down the main waterways of the country to various points of dis- tribution, thus effecting an econ- omy in transportation. For t upper classes it would facilitate the reading of newspapers. in one’s bath, and) would provide something to wrap the butter in on picnics, while for the rest of us the newspapers would be more useful than the old as bedding or ring worn-out clothes. Yes, I like Matteawan fine. Yours truly, Artivr Tras, Jr. comicbooks.com