Judge, 1884-12-06 · page 15 of 16
Judge — December 6, 1884 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising with scattered satirical remarks**, typical of Judge's format. The actual editorial content consists of brief, witty observations about contemporary American life, not a single unified cartoon. The humor relies on: - **Political jabs**: A remark about Republican officials becoming dishonest after March (likely referencing patronage or corruption concerns) - **Social observations**: Notes on suspicious "smelling bottles" (possibly containing alcohol during Prohibition-era concerns), a quip about the Prince of Wales's age, and commentary on urban snobbery ("God made the country, man made the town") - **Domestic humor**: A proverb mocking husbands; a joke about a red-faced man not making a good husband despite red apples making good jelly - **Local pride**: Bostonians believing their city was created before the country itself The page is dominated by patent medicine ads (Pond's Extract, Dr. Scott's Electric Belts, Dr. Cox) and product advertisements typical of 1880s-era magazines. The "satire" is brief editorial asides between ads rather than illustrated cartoons.
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