Judge — July 8, 1899 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Dewey Number" - Judge Magazine This is a satirical cover featuring Admiral George Dewey, the celebrated American naval commander from the Spanish-American War (1898). The illustration shows Dewey in profile within a decorative oval frame, surrounded by an ornate eagle with stars and stripes. The title "Dewey Number" appears to reference Dewey's enormous popularity following his decisive naval victory at Manila Bay. The satire likely comments on how Dewey's fame was being commercialized or exploited—Judge was a humor magazine known for mocking public figures and cultural trends. The elaborate, almost venerating artistic treatment of Dewey suggests ironic commentary on the public's hero-worship of the admiral, poking fun at both Dewey's celebrity status and American patriotic fervor of the period.