Judge, 1886-03-20 · page 9 of 20
Judge — March 20, 1886 — page 9: what you’re looking at
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This page contains multiple short satirical items typical of Judge's format. The main cartoon "Every One for Himself" depicts two tramps discussing a dog that has bitten one of them—dark humor about poverty and danger. The accompanying text offers social commentary on various figures and issues: - **Sam Jones** (a real evangelist) is mocked for his modest wages - **Lord Cairns** allegedly became seasick on a Mediterranean yacht - **Millionaire Mackey** is quoted on money's insignificance - A Chicago tragedy about a girl frightened by a mouse is presented as absurdist news - **Judge Tourgee** (likely Albion Tourgee, a Reconstruction-era figure) supposedly patented a harness - **Pauline Markham** (likely the actress) is noted as having fallen to "distinguished emotional actress" status - **General Schenck** is mocked for living on milk diet (possibly referencing financial losses from gambling) - **William Waldorf Astor** is satirized for defending Lucretia Borgia's reputation "A Safety Appliance" cartoon shows sailors in rigging—likely depicting a maritime mishap. The humor relies on recognizing contemporary celebrities and public figures.
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