Judge, 1891-08-29 · page 16 of 16
Judge — August 29, 1891 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a humorous editorial feature about umbrellas from *Judge* magazine. The central cartoon shows a man with an oversized umbrella-hat contraption, presented as an invention by someone named Joven. The page discusses practical umbrella problems: why people lose umbrellas on elevated trains, why umbrella handles have curved crooks (the OCR suggests this relates to theft or loss), and suggests novelty solutions like "umbrella-guns" for self-defense against "footpads" (street robbers/muggers). The surrounding smaller illustrations likely depict various umbrella-related mishaps or comedic scenarios. This reflects period concerns about urban crime, public transit theft, and the satirical promotion of absurd gadgets—common *Judge* themes mocking both social problems and inventor culture of that era.
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