Judge, 1888-05-19 · page 6 of 16
Judge — May 19, 1888 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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This page contains multiple satirical cartoons and humorous snippets typical of 1880s-90s Judge magazine. The cartoons mock social pretensions and current events: **"The Returns All In"**: Young Beecuy demonstrates acrobatic prowess, likely satirizing athletic or performance culture of the era. **"A Disputed Question"**: An old woman's vanity about aging is mocked—she claims to belong to "the century" rather than admit her actual age. **"After the Concert"**: New Yorkers discuss a Sullivan opera performance and his reported $10,000 challenge (likely referring to boxer John L. Sullivan's famous prize purses), contrasting refined cultural appreciation with tabloid gossip. **"Always Useful"**: A joke about a Yale graduate's impractical education, useless except for editing and brawling. **Other vignettes** mock photography (amateur clubs), railroad conductors, and political figures including Cleveland and Belva Lockwood (women's rights activist and 1884 presidential candidate). The "Points" section offers brief satirical observations on contemporary issues—false fronts, stock-raising, and salaries for athletes versus cooks. Overall, the page satirizes American social climbing, gender politics, and the gap between cultural pretension and crude reality.
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