Judge — November 11, 1893 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page 291 This page contains several humorous sketches and anecdotes typical of Judge's satirical style: **"The Story of a Tune"** depicts a writer (Mr. Books) tormented by the phrase "After the Ball," unable to stop thinking about it—satire on catchy, intrusive popular songs. **"No Longer Extravagant"** shows a married couple, with the husband noting his wife's newfound frugality after marriage—commentary on changing domestic economics. **"Dearly-Purchased Glory"** recounts a Civil War anecdote: a soldier loses an arm but receives a medal and pension, presenting disability as ironic "glory." **"Notable Difference"** contrasts African missionaries praying while predators hunt them with married couples, suggesting marriage involves reciprocal "prey." **"Improving His Acquaintance"** shows sequential slapstick: a man returns home via telegraph cable, encounters a child, and gets revenge through physical comedy—typical period slapstick humor.