Judge, 1900-01-27 · page 2 of 16
Judge — January 27, 1900 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains multiple brief satirical commentary items rather than a single cartoon. The large central illustration shows figures climbing a precarious ladder labeled "HAVING A 'HIGH OLD TIME,'" satirizing reckless behavior during wartime. Key items include: - **"How They May Stop"**: Chicago's proposal to send prominent Americans to Pretoria (South Africa) to negotiate peace—likely referencing the Boer War - **"The Copperheads of To-Day"**: Criticizes General Lawton's death, suggesting pro-peace Democrats encouraged Filipino violence - **"No Invasion"**: Dismisses Canadian invasion threats as exaggerated - **"Out of Their Sphere"**: Attacks a Detroit school director's order forcing female teachers to remove corsets, mocking gender politics - **"French Boer Victories"**: Comments on French support for Boers over the British - **"Color No Deteriment"**: Notes a Black Harvard debater's success