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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page satirizes American politics and social issues of the late 19th century. "The Day We Celebrate" poem mocks Independence Day observance, with a speaker claiming to have abandoned patriotic ideals after witnessing betrayal. "A Strong Man" praises President Benjamin Harrison as superior to his predecessor, suggesting the administration will be "strong, direct, wise" compared to what came before. The remaining sketches are humorous vignettes: "Shine" and "Rain" offer practical tips for urban life; "The Next Great Question" debates European immigration policy; and other brief comic pieces satirize everyday American concerns like dating, baseball, and political caucuses. The overall tone is conservative, nationalist, and dismissive of certain immigrant or minority perspectives—typical of Judge's editorial stance during this era.
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EANETTE and J, this day last year, The patriot’s scorn ignoring, Joined in a picnic where the ear Escaped the cannon’s roaring. We knew the programme of the town— Processions and orations— But, careless of the day’s renown, We dodged its demonstrations. They call it Independence day, Its import well defining, And it lost me my sceptre’s sway Through process of resigning. The wood was cool and summer-swect, Our friends were in the distance ; My traitor heart would not retreat, And failed to make resistance. My case was helpless, I renounced All rights, Jeanette succeeding ; And autumn saw the words pronounced Which keep me from secéding. Since then Jeanette affirms (and I Am not ashamed to state it) That fourth day of the month July, Henceforth we'll celebrate it ! MEREDITH ICKOLSON, AN ARTICLE in contemplation of southern lynchings is crowded out by a recent occurrence in Port Jervis, New York. A STRONG MAN. THAT PRESIDENT HARRISON was a good fighter was. shown during the civil war. That he is that to-day was proved in the late convention. That his administration thus far has been strong, discrect. wise, and an honor to the people he serves, nobody questions. That it will be better during the succeeding four years, if that is possible, will be a natural result of his experience. Asa fighter, a statesman, an orator, a president for quiet days and one for emergencies, is there a better man than Benjamin Harrison? Not one. SHINE, A suggestion to milliners ; or, how to save the flowers from being spoiled on a rainy day. HAD MR. BLAINE cried out.a few days ago to be saved from his friends it would have been a good prayer. THE NEXT GREAT QUESTION— Whether the hordes of Europe shall overwhelm us with their vice and poverty, or whether we shall protect ourselves against them. GENERAL BUTLER most feels his age when he looks around for somebody to fight with and immediately reflects that all his, opponents are dead. Then he is so exasper- ated that he wants to club his own head. eee *sP)RAT IT?!” said the queen when con- gratulated on her latest birthda doesn’t know vich o' the birthdays it is, they comes so hoften, an’I that nervious there be no figgers for dates in all me bloomia’ ‘ead.” A YANKEE SKIPPER went ashore at a town in Honduras and remarked angri- ly, “Ef y' don't stop shootin’ so near my ves- sel I'll stop yer hull darned revolution.” We might almost rely upon that kind of firmness to quell a game of base-ball. A VOICE AT THE CAUCUS. THe speaxer —"I want to assert that in my opinion my opponent's assertion has not the slightest color !” SLATTERY (taking wp)—'* Mishther chairman ! Paint it green an’ lave it go. comicbooks.com