Judge, 1888-01-21 · page 6 of 16
Judge — January 21, 1888 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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This page from the satirical magazine *Judge* contains multiple short humor pieces typical of late 19th/early 20th-century American wit: **"The Judge's Reminder"** depicts a judge lost in reverie about his children (Billy, Dick, Tommy) rather than legal matters—satirizing how even serious authority figures are distracted by family. **"A Social Monster"** mocks a Parisian baron who claims to dislike society yet constantly attends receptions, exposing social hypocrisy. **"His Best Aid"** features dialect humor (common for the era) about raising chickens. **"Babies and Bills"** and other pieces use gentle domestic comedy about marriage, creditors, and financial anxiety. The cartoons illustrate everyday scenes: a judge on his morning walk; a dentist's chaotic office; sledding scenes. The humor is largely observational about middle-class life, social pretension, and gender relations—typical *Judge* content mixing visual gags with brief comic dialogues. No specific political events appear referenced on this page.
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