Judge, 1887-11-12 · page 5 of 16
Judge — November 12, 1887 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This Judge magazine page contains three distinct satirical pieces: **"The Daughter's Wish and the Father's Decision"** mocks a father who refuses to support his talented but financially unsuccessful suitor—a singer, dancer, and artist. The satire: fathers claim to value artistic merit while actually demanding financial security. The poem's final lines ("Unless on deed or check") expose this hypocrisy. **"Knows Good Shears"** is a brief morality tale about a barber and customer debating shear quality. The punchline reveals the customer is an "editor"—suggesting editors are notoriously difficult, opinionated clients. The moral warns against assuming one's own preferences are universally correct. **"Such is Fame"** features Mrs. Goodbox admitting she doesn't recognize the frequently-mentioned "Berry Wall" because she ignores politics. The joke satirizes selective attention and celebrity—Wall apparently dominated newspapers for years, yet educated people remained oblivious to him. All three pieces use humor to critique human nature: hypocrisy, stubbornness, and indifference to public affairs.
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