Judge, 1898-08-13 · page 12 of 16
Judge — August 13, 1898 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from the satirical magazine **Judge** contains primarily **short humorous quips and advertisements** rather than political cartoons. The text jokes target contemporary targets: The Boston Herald's criticism of modern war poetry; a soap company's pricing claims; and the Spanish-American War, with a jab at "Spanish piety" versus "American powder" effectiveness. The only significant illustration is titled **"Three American Beauties,"** showing **Dewey** (Admiral George Dewey, hero of the 1898 Manila Bay victory) with champagne bottles and American flags—celebrating American military success, likely referencing the recent Spanish-American War. Most of the page is **advertisements**: Remington typewriters, New York Central Railroad resort destinations, and a portrait of Commodore Schley (another Spanish-American War naval commander), plus a resort hotel ad. The humor is light domestic satire—dentists, grandmothers, soap prices—typical of Judge's comedic approach rather than sharp political commentary.
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