Judge, 1886-07-17 · page 13 of 18
Judge — July 17, 1886 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge magazine contains several satirical humor pieces typical of the era: **"New York's Pet Baseball Club—Part 2"** features caricatured portraits of baseball players (Corcoran, Dorgan, Deasley, "Smiling Micky" Welch, "Buck" Ewing, Gillespie, and O'Rourke). The exaggerated physical features—prominent noses, mustaches, and body proportions—were standard caricature conventions of the period, poking fun at recognizable local celebrities. **The short jokes** mock everyday absurdities: a locksmith in Paris, a man fired from his job, a woman's appearance, and legal/social hypocrisy. "A Great Legal Principle" satirizes lawyer ethics by suggesting courts value persuasion over justice. "Without Fatigue or Annoyance" jokes about tourism via stereoscope rather than actual travel. The humor is lighthearted social commentary—no deep political agenda—aimed at middle-class readers familiar with local baseball personalities, legal practices, and contemporary gadgets like stereoscopes.
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