Judge — January 27, 1900 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains humorous domestic sketches and satirical commentary typical of early-to-mid 20th century Judge magazine. The top cartoon, "In Old New Hampshire," jokes about educational philosophy—Mrs. Jones advocates sending a "dedicated fool" to college while Mrs. Smith prefers children learn practical skills. Below are several short comedic exchanges: "A Tonic" depicts a wife requesting household money from her husband; "Her Curiosity" shows a woman observing a neighbor; "About the Size of It" features political humor; "At the Piano" mocks practice routines; and "Extravagance" satirizes spending on luxury items like gold thimbles versus cattle. The humor relies on stereotypical domestic situations and marital tensions common to the era's middle-class audience, with no apparent reference to specific political events or identifiable public figures.