Judge, 1882-11-11 · page 13 of 16
Judge — November 11, 1882 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The main cartoon shows **Ben Butler** (Massachusetts governor candidate) with both eyes focused on the governorship—a visual pun on political ambition and double-dealing. Below that is a joke about tooth powder: "Grind your teeth"—satirizing the frustration caused by some unnamed situation. The bulk of the page consists of **"Whiffs with Correspondents,"** a humor column where Judge editors mock reader submissions with brief, cutting responses. These reveal period anxieties: a correspondent worried about plagiarism, another seeking theatrical advice, someone asking about rheumatism treatments. The editors' replies are dismissive and witty—typical of the magazine's irreverent tone. The right side is dominated by **advertisements** for patent medicines, hair restorer, and magic lanterns—standard 19th-century commercial fare. The content reflects Judge's core formula: political satire, literary mockery, and advice-column humor targeting middle-class readers and aspiring writers.
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