Judge, 1886-09-25 · page 4 of 16
Judge — September 25, 1886 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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This page contains three satirical pieces typical of Judge's humor: **"Initiation Extraordinary"** (top left): A mason describes a chaotic fraternal initiation where candidate Twombley nearly dies during an elaborate ritual involving cannons, swords, and symbolism. When an actual earthquake strikes, Twombley escapes through the roof thinking it's part of the hazing—satirizing the absurdity and danger of secret fraternal initiation ceremonies. **"They Are Not Built That Way"** (top right): A street urchin claims he didn't run off with a man's dog, while a messenger boy confirms no one could outrun with a dog—a simple joke about a dog's loyalty or the boy's incredulity. **"A Spirited Reply"** (bottom): Two academics argue using deliberately obfuscated scientific jargon about causes of earthquakes, mocking pretentious intellectuals who hide ignorance behind incomprehensible terminology. **"What the Trouble Was"** (bottom right): A baron dining in Paris is annoyed about worn shoes—not because they're embarrassing, but because he must buy another pair, satirizing wealthy aristocratic priorities.
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