Judge, 1887-12-17 · page 3 of 16
Judge — December 17, 1887 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page from Judge combines political commentary with domestic humor typical of 1880s American satire. **"The Kind of Wife to Have"** (top): A domestic scene satirizing marriage negotiations, where a woman demands her suitor prove his worthiness before commitment—likely commentary on evolving gender relations and marriage expectations. **"The Executive Blow at Industry"** (right column): Attacks President Cleveland's tariff policy, arguing he's hostile to manufacturers despite claiming not to be a "free-trader." The satire suggests his anti-tariff stance contradicts his stated position and harms American labor and industry—a core Republican argument of the 1880s. **"Longed for a Mother"** (center): A sentimental domestic scene, possibly mocking melodramatic serialized fiction popular in magazines. **"Let It Come!"** and the Texas cowboy anecdote (bottom): Brief political/humorous asides about the 1888 election and free trade as the central issue, plus a joke about blasphemy and divine justice. The page overall targets Cleveland's trade policies while mixing entertainment content.
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