Judge, 1886-02-20 · page 13 of 16
Judge — February 20, 1886 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising and business correspondence page** from Judge magazine (February 1886), not a satirical cartoon page. The content includes: **Main Editorial Feature**: A letter from Patrick Farrelly (President, American News Company) to W.J. Arkell (President, Judge Publishing Company) discussing the magazine's circulation growth since January 1st—up more than 75 percent. This appears to be genuine business correspondence used to promote the magazine's success. **Advertisements**: The page is dominated by period product ads—chewing gum, flour sacks, engraving services, safes, cognac cocktails, insurance, and cultural attractions (Eden Musee concerts, Panama Canal exhibitions). **No identifiable political cartoons or satire** are visible on this particular page. The "Judge" branding and layout suggest this is from the magazine's interior/back section, likely used for business promotion rather than the satirical content the magazine was known for. The page essentially functions as a business testimonial wrapped in commercial advertising.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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