Judge, 1898-05-21 · page 4 of 16
Judge — May 21, 1898 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains several satirical pieces mocking American politics and social attitudes of the era (appears to be early 20th century based on style). **"The Error Accounted For"** ridicules the ease with which political affiliation can be determined by appearance alone—a tall man is automatically assumed Republican, a fat man Democratic, etc. The joke critiques superficial political stereotyping. **"A Patriot"** appears to satirize medical or scientific authority figures, though the exact reference is unclear. **"Vegetable Raisers"** and **"It Makes a Difference"** use rural/outdoor scenes, likely mocking agricultural practices or class distinctions, though specific references remain ambiguous without additional historical context. The overall tone suggests skepticism toward political categorization and social pretension.
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Photo. by Halt, JUDGE'S FAVORITES. ARLINE CRATER. In skirts of gauze You won applause— You were a“ Ballet-Girl™ bacchante. Now, goodness knows, if other clothes Become you like this costume scanty. THE ERROR ACCOUNTED FOR. aaa | CAN tell,” said the tall, slim man with that kind of a nose on a western railway train, “the political faith of a man by simply looking at him.” “Try it on us,” suggested a fat passenger, sitting by the stove. * Allright; I'm willing. We'll begin on you; you're a Republican.” “ Correct,” said the fat passenger. “ That man over there is a Democrat.” “Lam, and proud of it,” said the one designated. “The gentleman in the fourth seat is a pop- ulist “You're darn right,” said the individual indi- cated. “ And that gentleman in the double seat is a free-silver Republican.” The gentleman in the double seat sat bolt up- right, “No, I'm not,” he said promptly. “I've been sick; that’s what makes me look that way.” Two of the bravest, (Snapshot taken just before the skirmish — plates on hibition ) A PATRIOT. Docror—" Gangrene has set in.” McCuutcny—" Thank hevins for the color.” VEGETABLE RAISERS. Friend —'* Do you raise vegetables ?” SUBURBANITE (sadly)—"* No, I only plant them ; and, as you will observe, my neighbor's chickens raise them.” IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE, Two’ of the bravest. (Snap-shot taken during the skirmish — plates stipe pressed.) comicbooks.com