Judge, 1899-08-26 · page 12 of 16
Judge — August 26, 1899 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising and announcements page** from Judge magazine, with minimal satirical content. The page features several period advertisements (Wilson Whiskey, Eagle Liqueurs, Libby's Luncheons, Remington Typewriters) and promotional material for upcoming illustrations, including: - **Admiral Dewey at Naples** — referencing Admiral George Dewey's return from the Spanish-American War (Philippine Campaign), celebrating American naval victory - **San Francisco's Welcome to Returning Heroes** — depicting the homecoming of Nebraska, Oregon, and Utah volunteer soldiers from Manila These illustrations celebrate American military triumph in the 1898 Spanish-American War, which was a major patriotic moment. The references to "returning heroes" and "great American Naval Hero" reflect the jingoistic enthusiasm of the period. A small comic vignette about a woman's changeability appears mid-page, but the bulk of content is commercial rather than satirical. The page represents Judge's role as both humor magazine and mainstream advertising vehicle.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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