Judge, 1891-08-22 · page 2 of 16
Judge — August 22, 1891 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page from Judge magazine contains several brief satirical commentary pieces rather than a single cartoon. The main visible illustration shows a man on a bicycle accosting a woman at a doorway, captioned "DISAGREEABLE ALL AROUND." The humor relates to a section titled "PROPRIETY IN WEDDINGS," which satirizes etiquette violations during marriage ceremonies—specifically discussing whether a clergyman should offer the bride a drink. Other sections mock political figures and current events: John Sherman's retirement, P. Couzins and women's voting rights, divisions over Biavatsky's ashes, and references to Cleveland and McKinley regarding dignity and public conduct. The magazine employs sardonic commentary on American politics, women's rights debates, and social propriety rather than relying primarily on visual satire on this particular page.