Judge, 1888-06-30 · page 7 of 16
Judge — June 30, 1888 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This page collects several brief humorous sketches typical of *Judge* magazine's satirical approach: **"Not Like Washington"** mocks a husband's vanity—he boasts of his wit until his wife demonstrates she can match it, then he becomes cautious to avoid further comparison. The Washington reference is unclear but likely invokes the founding father's supposed virtue. **"His First View of the Cable Cars"** satirizes rural ignorance. A farmer newly arrived in San Francisco mistakes the cable car operator for an extraordinarily strong man, not understanding the mechanical system—poking fun at agricultural visitors encountering modern urban technology. **"Jumped at a Conclusion"** jokes about corporate euphemism: examining a "neckwear and kindred articles" manufacturer, the typist quips the "kindred articles" are likely gentlemen's coat-sleeves—implying the company manufactures women's clothing for illicit purposes. **"They Didn't Have Him"** uses "abducted" humorously—the grandfather keeps getting taken away (presumably by death), though the joke remains unclear. The cartoons reflect period anxieties about urbanization, changing morality, and modernity's impact on traditional life.
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