Mutt & Jeff by Bud Fisher for February 22, 2024

I’m sure the cartoonist thinks he’s sharp, but this gag leaves me flat.

The orchestra leader just needs his hands anyway.

Would you settle for sevenths? Or domimnant ninths over thirteenths?

Sell him a can of Eureka Shoe Oil.

Eureka Shoe Oil Ask for it by name.

Available wherever fine shoe lubricants are sold.

Did you know, they still sell shoe polish? I thought I was the last guy who still polished his shoes. Must be a few more out there somewhere.

Fun Fact. Ration Coupon shows that this strip is from the war years. My Grandfather had a car during the war. He got extra gas rations as he drove 4 or 5 guys to work in the aircraft factory he worked in.

Probably also wants his computer’s mouse left click act the same as the right.

Reminded of a wartime Popeye version of Jack and the Beanstalk – instead of gold coins, the giant had stacks of tires. As a kid I thought it was cool like the stacks of tires outside one of the box stores; later I learned about rationing.

Obviously from WWII, when many things were rationed, even food.

Great last panel matching the tones and keys of the squeaks.

I believe history will repeat itself and the government will ration again. Not because of war, but to control what we buy. We all experienced it somewhat during the epidemic.