Judge, 1887-12-24 · page 3 of 19
Judge — December 24, 1887 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# "Judge" Magazine Page Analysis This page from the satirical magazine *Judge* contains multiple political commentaries, likely from the 1880s-90s era: **Main Cartoons:** The top illustration titled "A Montreal Encounter" depicts a social embarrassment involving Mrs. Coolbroth of Chicago and appears to reference an awkward meeting about a glove left in Paris—suggesting scandal or social impropriety among the elite. The lower cartoon, "The Result of Groping in the Dark," shows two figures in conversation, mocking someone's disheveled appearance despite claims of good health. **Political Content:** Articles reference James G. Blaine (likely a presidential candidate), Democratic party strategy, and the free-trade debate—indicating Republican/protectionist messaging. References to Sullivan suggest John L. Sullivan, the famous boxer, appearing in social commentary. **Tone:** The page combines gossip about high society scandals with partisan political jabs, using humor and caricature to mock political opponents and social pretenders. The content is typical of *Judge's* satirical approach to Gilded Age politics and society.
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tiest daughter of his mas- As he would we must the some- draw lines. where. Our SULLIVAN was not overwhelmed with the ness of Wales; andas for the latter, he paraded so. little of nobility as to refuse to pat up his dukes. “BOYS, WE'VE GOT "EM!" The Democratic party, spurred there by the president's message ble to escape be- cause of that James Blaine, is on fighting yround. Tt can't: dodge und itean’t run, As has heen remarked on several nvinons oceasions, glory Mr. Josepa PULirat doesn’t claim to 1 written the president's mess have sug he isequally modest with respect to. the .gospel of St. Luke. TIAVING — BE Mu. Bosxvarn—" ‘Ube mixtaken. JO0DGE ‘A MONTREAL ENCOUNTER. Isn‘t this Mrs. Coolbroth of Chicago glove of that glove w: in Paris while eve in the United States wa at it with grave allenge; and been talk about Mr. Blaine’ alth and his indisposition to be the standard-bearer of the Republican party next year. Gentlemen of the free-trade party, have no doubt hereafter. Accept our Christmas compli- ments, and along with them the assurance that you will have the nicest fight next year, on legit- imate ground too, that you ever had in y Jeffersonian-Cleve land lives. THE GOOD FEELING od by the prince and the Hon. interview is especially gratifying at this season ; so much so that we may perhaps hope for large returns in the settlement of the fisheries business. Dox M. , Dickixsox is congratulated on hi Mas. J.-K.-C.- Tt was when [ was introduced to you, sir: but t ond divorce proceedings, and there have been two since. I am tc Laker." good blood, partially be- born in and oth- he was 1s to depre- Coolhroth can ¢ Mrs. Jenking-Killingly in after the see ceived by the prince broth Wilkins. we are sure Mr, » Sullivan will be ‘y prominent in New York society next summer, ise brought up in the free and howling west dating we trust it will be demonstrated that blood will tell, WHEN GIRLS get so bold as to cl recently been tl allenge men to fight duels, as has too much progress, Why, good cious! they 1 kill their anta Mr. Ovington had better pay for Nicholas Smith's dress suit. If he doesn’t Smit charge him for the f his manly beauty. and in se Ovington will be ruined for- en have riages in number or the n will proudly assume tl the best man himself -which, afterall, he is anyhow presened these rates n will either decline Witt ay e care of his case, a murderer need fear ing. It is the corpse that 1s to and that poor clod is fortunate if it is not legally resurrected for the purpose of being legally presented to the penitential seaffold Come up, David Hill! Presenting: sea with the compliments of the sea- why shouldn't. you announe ‘If as a protection-free-trade can- ind so harmonize the Democ- ey and scoop the cake ? MIS HEALTH IS GOOD. Nothing prettier in’ polities has sented than Mr. Blaine's ‘pt response to the president's free: It was an able mes: Sage at the same time that it was the son, ht not only fail to shvot themselves but they might night to take the mistake.” THE RESULT OF GROPING IN THE DARK. jel ex? you don't look very feel as well as I look. me pills and swallowed four collar. this “OLD CHUNGY 1S GONE. Prince Chung, father of the emperor of C! isdead. We know not when the announcement of a death has struck us with more severity. Prince Chung as an individual was of small account—we can merely say of him that as the Jack of Spades in the literature of th favor- ably entertained day in and night out by such as happened to have him the right bower; but as the father of un emperor he was the finest man we ever met, as her majesty the queen, being the richest person of her sex, the finest woman. Ah, Chung, The greatest of us are passing aw and that is treachery we ought to remain, in behalf of sweet- ness and light, to the extreme end of the Christmas season. red-peppered and cowhided by sev women the other day. We don't know what Towle had been doing, but seven women against one man amounts to an intolerable outrage—for Towle, we take it, is no Mormon. WE MAY HAVE mentioned Edward Hanlan as an American, but that was. before Canada was won from the 1 by the English; and when we late the slaughter of Wolfe at can never be forgiv can Edward Hanlan, comicbooks.com