Judge, 1899-10-21 · page 12 of 16
Judge — October 21, 1899 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertisements** interspersed with brief humorous anecdotes in the "Wisdom" section, rather than political cartoons. The main satirical content appears in a poem titled "While the Angry 'Auntie' Wept," which criticizes American military intervention in the Philippines during the Filipino-American War (circa 1898-1902). The "auntie" character represents an anti-imperialist activist who emotionally demands withdrawal from the Philippines and rails against "brutal soldiers," while his own children at home cause chaos unattended. The satire suggests that vocal war critics are hypocritical—more concerned with distant colonial issues than domestic responsibilities. The page also includes brief jokes mocking a souvenir collector's dishonesty and labor disputes, typical period humor. Most space, however, is devoted to product advertisements (whiskey, liqueurs, suits, gloves) that dominated Judge's revenue model.
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