Judge, 1888-01-14 · page 13 of 16
Judge — January 14, 1888 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, with one small cartoon at the top left. ## The Cartoon: "Very Modest" The single cartoon shows a small boy standing on a stool at a window. The caption references the Victorian-era adage "Little children should be seen and not heard," to which the boy responds he doesn't want to be seen or heard either. This is gentle, domestic humor satirizing childhood modesty or antisocial behavior—a relatable joke about children rejecting social conventions. ## The Advertisements The page is dominated by period product ads typical of late 19th-century magazines: Pears' Transparent Shaving Soap, Nassau and Cuba travel packages, Madison Square Theatre performances, and novelty items like Taffy-Tolu chewing gum and candy. The surrounding text includes editorial content promoting "Good Things from Judge" (a collected book of the magazine's best material) and miscellaneous commentary on kissing customs and medical remedies. **Overall**: A modest entertainment/advertising page with minimal political or social satire—mostly commercial in nature.
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