Judge, 1897-07-24 · page 8 of 16
Judge — July 24, 1897 — page 8: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains six separate satirical cartoons mocking various leisure activities and social trends of the era (likely late 1800s): 1. **"Rockfooted Kelly"**: A crab-fisher claims bathers have made crabs so accustomed to being grabbed by their toes that catching them is now easier. 2. **Miss Littleton dialogue**: A young woman's brother blushes when she greets someone, suggesting possible romantic embarrassment. 3. **"Old Oarsman"**: Laments that the bicycle craze has weakened young men's arms, leaving them with only strong legs—a jab at cycling's popularity replacing rowing. 4. **Tan mishap**: A man attempts rapid tanning with comedic results. 5. **"Tiger Chest" product**: Appears to be a dubious patent medicine advertisement being mocked. 6. **Fisher and storm**: The caption jokes that a fisherman struggles with anchors rather than avoiding actual storms. The overall theme ridicules fashionable pursuits, dubious health products, and generational decline through physical weakness.
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