Judge, 1898-05-21 · page 4 of 16
Judge — May 21, 1898 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Political Satire from Judge Magazine 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