Judge, 1899-11-11 · page 15 of 16
Judge — November 11, 1899 — page 15: what you’re looking at
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This page from the satirical magazine *Judge* contains several distinct elements: **Main Cartoon ("Coming Back"):** A comedic boxing scene where a pugilist claims he doesn't want his opponent to return, but the opponent does—and lands a decisive counter-punch. The joke plays on the phrase "coming back," treating it literally as a boxing match rather than a romantic scenario. **"French Military Honor" Poem:** A satirical jab at French military culture, depicting a drunken officer in a fancy uniform ranting about honor while getting progressively inebriated. It mocks the contradiction between ornate military pageantry and actual dignity. **"Age of Inquiry":** An advertisement disguised as commentary, humorously noting that everyone asks "why?" about consumer products, then pivoting to promote Van Houten's chocolate as the obvious answer. The page is primarily **advertisements** (Libby's meat, Ralston shoes, various tonics and remedies) interspersed with light satirical content typical of early 20th-century humor magazines—punching at pretension, drunkenness, and consumer culture.
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