Judge — August 1, 1891 — page 2: what you’re looking at

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# "At the College Games" and Related Satire This page from *Judge* contains several distinct satirical pieces: **"At the College Games"** (top): A poem mocking young women at college sporting events, portraying them as frivolous—more interested in appearing attractive and impressing male admirers than in the games themselves. The satire reflects turn-of-century anxieties about "New Women" and their public visibility. **"Depravity"** (right illustration): Shows a man smoking and gambling at window-bets, satirizing vice among the upper classes. **"A Disappointment All Round"** (bottom): A domestic quarrel between husband and wife—likely satirizing marriage expectations and financial independence debates of the era. The page also includes humorous proposed book titles parodying contemporary literature trends. Overall, the content reflects period concerns about women's changing roles, morality, and social behavior.