Judge, 1893-11-25 · page 6 of 16
Judge — November 25, 1893 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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This page contains several satirical sketches mocking Victorian-era social conventions and gender roles: **"The Female Cyclist"** ridicules women cyclists, a controversial new phenomenon. Male observers feign concern about women's "deformed" shapes in cycling attire, while hypocritically disapproving of this emerging female independence. **"Fastidious"** jokes about working-class pretension: a character named Brake O'Day wants socks instead of newspapers (historically used as rough clothing), prompting mockery that he's becoming too good for his station. **"Superior in One Respect"** satirizes Chicago women through backhanded compliments—they're praised only for being able to wear their husbands' shoes, reducing them to domestic utility. **"His Piece Easily Enough"** mocks plagiarism in theater, with someone claiming authorship of scenic design while others created the actual work. **"At the Mercy of Arithmetic"** and **"A Lost Dog"** are brief domestic and street-vendor comedy sketches typical of the era. The page reflects late-19th-century anxieties about changing women's roles and class mobility.
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